Description
Candy Cane Hearts are festive, heart-shaped holiday treats made from softened candy canes filled with melted chocolate and topped with crunchy peppermint bits. They’re simple to make, visually stunning, and perfect for gifting or holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 large candy canes
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy cane bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap candy canes and arrange them in pairs, forming heart shapes on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 5–8 minutes until candy canes are just soft enough to bend.
- Remove from oven and gently press the ends together to seal the heart shapes.
- Allow hearts to cool completely until firm.
- Melt semi-sweet and white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart.
- Sprinkle crushed candy cane bits over the chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
- Serve or package once firm.
Notes
Watch candy canes closely while baking to prevent melting. Hearts can be customized with dark chocolate or additional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candy cane hearts, peppermint chocolate, holiday candy, christmas treats