Description
Sweeten your holidays with delightful Candy Cane Hearts! These charming treats are perfect for festive gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying at home. With just a few steps, you can transform traditional candy canes into beautiful heart shapes filled with rich chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint bits. Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer endless possibilities for customization—choose your favorite chocolates or add swirled designs for a stunning presentation. Whether served alongside hot cocoa or as dessert toppers, these minty creations will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large candy canes
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy cane bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap candy canes and pair them facing each other to form hearts on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes until softened, then shape into hearts while warm.
- Melt the chocolate chips in separate bowls in short bursts.
- Fill each heart with melted chocolate and sprinkle with candy cane bits.
- Refrigerate until set, then enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg