Homemade Christmas Peppermint Sticks
Indulge in the festive spirit with Homemade Christmas Peppermint Sticks! These delightful treats combine the refreshing crunch of candy canes with creamy white chocolate, creating a sweet and minty delight that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Not only are they easy to make, but they also serve as charming gifts or decorations for your dessert table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can impress family and friends with these delightful homemade confections. Get ready to spread joy this season with these irresistible peppermint sticks!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of candy canes (12 pieces)
- 12 ounces of white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon peppermint essence
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Crush candy canes in a plastic bag until small pieces form.
- Mix peppermint essence into the melted chocolate and stir in half the crushed candy canes.
- Dip each whole candy cane into the white chocolate mixture, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes on top while the chocolate is still wet.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour until set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peppermint stick (16g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg