Candy Cane Hearts
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Candy Cane Hearts
Description
This recipe assembles miniature candy canes into heart shapes by connecting their curved ends together on parchment paper. Dark chocolate candy melts (or chopped almond bark) are melted carefully in intervals until smooth and used to adhere the candy canes at the meeting points and decorate the heart shapes. Before the chocolate sets, holiday-themed sprinkles are added for a festive visual touch.
The final hearts combine the crisp peppermint flavor of candy canes with subtle bitterness and sweetness from dark chocolate. Texture contrasts with the hard candy canes complementing the smooth chocolate touch on top. The simplicity of assembly requires no baking and minimal ingredients, making it quick to prepare during the holiday season.
These treats are suited to serving as small candy gifts, table decorations, or just for festive snacking. They also allow for creativity in decoration with various sprinkle colors or different chocolate types if desired.
Ingredients
- 24 candy canes miniature
- 1 cup dark chocolate candy melts or chopped almond bark
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Arrange the candy canes into 12 hearts on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the candy melts into a piping bag or a plastic bag. Snip the tip off the piping bag or plastic bag.
- Pipe a dollop of chocolate into each heart. Use a toothpick to spread the chocolate into the point and curves of the heart. Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet, work quickly!
- Let sit until firm, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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