Why hasn’t anyone invented a tool to make unwrapping candy canes easier? Maybe it’s because most people only eat one every few years. But for the die-hard candy cane fans — the ones who crunch on them year-round — the struggle is real.
Well, Brach’s has heard your sticky-fingered cries for help. They’ve just unveiled a limited-edition Candy Cane Opener, and it might change the way you tackle your holiday sugar fix.
Brach’s releases Cane Opener, a handheld device that helps unwrap candy canes quickly and cleanly without breaking them. pic.twitter.com/fIzGddoKVK
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At first glance, it looks a bit like a plastic pocket lighter. The idea is simple: insert the candy cane, and the device slices open the wrapper for you — clean, fast, and (supposedly) mess-free. It’s not totally clear if you twist it like a pencil sharpener or push a button, but either way, it’s designed to end your peppermint battles once and for all.
And because it’s Brach’s, there’s a festive twist — the opener doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. Hang it next to your candy canes and you’ll always have it ready for when that craving hits.
If you want one, act fast: they go on sale Monday, November 17th at 7:00 P.M. Eastern, exclusively at TheCaneOpener.com. Each one costs just $5 and includes a box of Brach’s candy canes to get you started.
So maybe this year, the hardest part of enjoying a candy cane… will finally be choosing the flavor.
