This recipe for Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars is a great way to use up candy canes you might have leftover after the holidays.

Next, add a layer of about a 1/4 cup crushed candy canes; then fill to the top with mini marshmallows. Add a decorative ribbon and give the gift of delicious Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate!

And so it is with DIY peppermint candy shot glasses, picturesque little tankards which are so much more fun than the shop-brought variety. In an idea conjured up by US drinks alchemist and blogger ...