Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Treats

5 from 1 vote

Easy to make reindeer chocolate treats that are perfect for the holidays

Prep Time5

Active Time1

drying and decorating15

Total Time21

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Yield:

Calories: 163cal

Author: Melissa

Materials

10 candy cane peppermint sticks
8 oz. of brown chocolate melts like Almond bark or melting wafers
10 M&Ms red - or red sixlets
20 candy eyes

Instructions

in a small microwave-proof glass bowl, melt chocolate melts
dip candy sticks halfway into the melted chocolate, coating the bottom half of the stick
allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl
set the stick onto wax paper
repeat with another stick and place it next to the one on the wax paper so they are touching and lined up evenly
while the chocolate is still melted, add candy eyes and red chocolate nose
allow chocolate to dry and harden
store at room temperature in an airtight container

Notes

Nutrition facts are only an estimate

Can I Make these Candy Cane Reindeer Treats Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is a great make-ahead treat. You can make these reindeer treats a couple of weeks in advance or your event

Storage: Store candy can reindeer in an airtight container at room temperature

What Kind of Chocolate Can I Use to Dip my Candy Canes in?

I like to use either chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers

How do you Melt Chocolate Melts?

I like to place the amount of chocolate I think I'll need into a glass microwave-proof bowl. I microwave the chocolate on high for 1 minute. Then, I use a silicone utensil to stir the chocolate. Finally, I place it back into the microwave for 30 more seconds and stir until smooth

Tips and Tricks:

use wax paper to set melted chocolate onto dry
silicone utensils are great non-stick utensils to use when working with chocolate
place decorations onto the chocolate treat before the chocolate dries
you can also use a red Sixlet candy for the nose

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