Description
Candy Cane Hearts with Chocolate are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat that combines the minty crunch of candy canes with rich melted chocolate. Perfect for gifting or decorating during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Cane Hearts
- 28 mini candy canes
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Topping
- 1-2 tablespoons your favorite toppings, crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, mini white chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a medium baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Clear some room in the refrigerator for this sheet and set it aside.
- Form heart shapes: Lay two unwrapped mini candy canes on the prepared sheet, flat and facing each other so they form a heart shape. Make sure the candy canes are touching and as close together as possible while laying flat.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 10-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is just softened and smooth. Be careful not to overheat as the chocolate will continue melting after removal.
- Pipe the chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny tip trimmed off. Carefully pipe the melted chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart. If needed, gently press the candy canes together to secure the shape.
- Chill to set: Place the baking sheet with the candy cane hearts in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Store candy cane hearts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months.
- You can customize the toppings with crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, or mini white chocolate chips for added texture and decoration.
- Use a piping bag or a small zip-top bag for precise chocolate application to keep the shape clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy cane heart
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
