In 1871, Claus Doscher created the first Doscher’s handcrafted candy cane in Cincinnati, Ohio. His process involved using real peppermint oil, cooking small batches in copper kettles, and working with the best tools known to man – his hands – to roll, knead, stripe, and hook the canes.

For nearly 150 years, Doscher’s has used the same recipe to ensure each of our candy canes is perfectly chewy and airy. We use the same copper kettles and time-honored techniques so that every candy cane is a one-of-a-kind piece of confectionery art.

But Claus didn’t just make candy canes. He helped create holiday fun and traditions that will last forever.