These festive, rich peppermint brownies topped with crushed candy canes are from London’s cult-favorite bakery Violet. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9- x 13-inch baking pan and line with ...

With its decorative stripes and crisp peppermint flavor, it’s a holiday icon on par with boughs of holly and evergreen trees. So what’s the origin of candy canes, and how did they become the ...