Peppermint is one of those signature holiday flavors. Maybe you’re a fan of mint truffles, peppermint crackle ice cream (my Dad swears by it), or soft peppermint candies. Or perhaps your go-to holiday food gift each year is the neighbor-favorite Peppermint Double-Chocolate Cookies. From butter mints to Peppermint Pie, we can’t deny that this nostalgic flavor still has a place in our holiday festivities. And there’s one versatile treat at the core of many of these recipes: candy canes.
According to a new survey released by BRACH’S, mint candy canes aren’t going anywhere—especially in the South. Last year, the candy company produced more than 250 million candy canes, bringing a whopping 6.9 million pounds of crunchy candy bliss to households across the country. In fact, they’re considered to be America’s #1 candy cane brand, selling 31% of all candy canes in the United States. And who purchased the most, you might wonder?
The top mint candy-cane loving state is none other than Oklahoma, who bought the most candy canes per 1,000 households. From Kenton to Moffett, the Sooner State unwrapped, crunched, gifted, stirred, hung, and crushed more peppermint than anyone else in the country.
Speaking of, don’t miss the Peppermint Bark at Bedré Fine Chocolates—one of the best candy stores in the state. Fittingly, the Oklahoma Sooners’ colors are already crimson and cream, which is a short jump from away from candy cane…