Description
Create festive and delightful Christmas Candy Cane Heart Lollipops by pairing mini candy canes into heart shapes, filling them with smooth melted white chocolate, and decorating with colorful holiday sprinkles. These charming treats are perfect for holiday gifting or decorating.
Ingredients
Scale
Candy Cane Hearts
- 24 mini candy canes (12 pairs)
- 12 lollipop sticks
- Red ribbon for decoration (optional)
White Chocolate Filling
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips (or white melting wafers)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Decoration
- Festive holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Canes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the mini candy canes in pairs to form heart shapes, with the hooks facing inward and touching at the top. Insert a lollipop stick in the center of each candy cane heart, ensuring the end of the stick is nestled securely between the candy canes.
- Melt the White Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using). Heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each session until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Take care to avoid overheating as white chocolate burns easily.
- Fill the Hearts: Carefully spoon or pour the melted white chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart, filling it fully and covering the base of the lollipop stick to secure it in place.
- Decorate: Before the chocolate sets, generously sprinkle each lollipop with festive holiday sprinkles. You can use a combination of red, green, and white sprinkles to create unique and colorful designs.
- Cool and Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate has completely hardened and the candy canes are firmly bonded to the chocolate and stick.
- Add Ribbon: For an extra festive touch, tie a small red ribbon around the base of each lollipop where the candy canes meet the stick once the chocolate has set completely.
Notes
- Use white melting wafers as an alternative to white chocolate chips for easier melting.
- Coconut oil is optional but helps achieve smoother melted chocolate.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate to prevent seizing or burning.
- Store these lollipops in a cool, dry place to maintain their shape and texture.
- Perfect as holiday party favors or edible decorations.
- Substitute holiday sprinkles with crushed peppermint for additional festive flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lollipop
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
