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Best Homemade Candy Cane Hearts Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 hearts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large candy canes
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed candy cane bits

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unwrap candy canes and arrange them in pairs, forming heart shapes on the baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 5–8 minutes until candy canes are just soft enough to bend.
  4. Remove from oven and gently press the ends together to seal the heart shapes.
  5. Allow hearts to cool completely until firm.
  6. Melt semi-sweet and white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowls, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
  7. Spoon melted chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart.
  8. Sprinkle crushed candy cane bits over the chocolate.
  9. Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
  10. 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.