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Candy Cane Heart Chocolate Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Candy Cane Hearts with Chocolate are delightful festive treats perfect for the holiday season. These charming heart-shaped candies combine the peppermint crunch of mini candy canes with rich, smooth melted chocolate, topped with your favorite festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes. They are easy to make, require no baking, and are perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet holiday snack.

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

  1. Prepare 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.
  2. Form Candy Cane Hearts: Lay two unwrapped mini candy canes on the prepared sheet, placing them flat and facing each other so the two candy canes form a heart shape. Ensure they are touching and as close as possible while laying flat.
  3. Melt 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 to melt after heating.
  4. Pipe Chocolate: Spoon the melted chocolate carefully into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a small tip trimmed off. Pipe the chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart. If needed, gently press the candy canes together to secure the hearts.
  5. Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm and set.
  6. Serve and Store: Enjoy the candy cane hearts immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For longevity, follow the storing instructions provided.

Notes

  • Store candy cane hearts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 weeks to keep them fresh.
  • You can freeze the candy cane hearts in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months if you want to store them longer.
  • Use your favorite chocolate chips – dark, milk, or white chocolate – depending on your preference.
  • For easier chocolate piping, allow melted chocolate to cool slightly but remain fluid to avoid dripping.
  • Adding festive sprinkles or crushed candy canes on top while chocolate is still soft adds texture and color.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 heart
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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