DirectionsStep1Put the candy canes in the freezer for 30 minutes before you crush them. Frozen candy cane is more brittle, so it'll be easier to crush. It'll also lose any stickiness.Step2Put the frozen candy canes in a heavy-duty freezer bag. This will prevent any mess. A heavy-duty bag is much less likely to be ripped by a sharp piece of candy cane.Step3If you only have regular sandwich bags, I suggest double bagging to make them stronger.Step4Squeeze most of the air out of the bag but don't make it totally airtight, as this will increase the risk of rips.Step5Place the bag between two towels. The bottom towel will provide some friction and stop the bag from sliding around. It will also muffle the noise and protect your kitchen counters from damage. If you're worried a…Step6Smash the bag with a meat tenderizer (flat side), rubber mallet, heavy pan, rolling pin, or hammer until you reach your desired coarseness.Step7Put the crushed canes in a sieve or colander to separate the solid pieces from any dust (optional, and don't forget to save the dust for later use!)Step8You'll need to ensure your candy cane aren't sticky before you put them in the food processor. Otherwise, they'll gum up and stick to the blades (a cleaning NIGHTMARE).Step9Break the candy canes up by hand into smaller, more manageable pieces. If you put the candy cane in whole, it will mean a lot more work for the blender. You want to minimize the stress on your processor as …Step10Put the candy cane pieces in the freezer for 30 minutes. Frozen candy cane is more brittle, so it'll be easier to crush. And it will be colder so will be less affected by any heat your blender produces.Step11Put the frozen pieces in the food processor and use a low power pulse mode. Pulse mode makes it easier to control the consistency. It should only take a few seconds to pulverize the candy cane.Step12Place the crushed canes in a sieve or colander to separate the bigger, solid pieces from the dust (don't forget to save any unused canes for later)IngredientsIngredients1 portionCandy Canes (Or other hard candy)1 portionPowdered Sugar (Optional. to help prevent sticking)From pantryandlarderRecipeDirectionsIngredients