These jolly Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers are a festive way to add marshmallows to hot chocolate. They’re a fun way to melt a sweet and creamy marshmallow and to add a touch of peppermint to your hot cocoa.
Super easy to make, these crafty edibles are an easy project that the kids can help with, too! These Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers also make awesome holiday gifts.
There’s no better way to make a rich and steaming mug of hot cocoa even better than by having one of these candy cane dippers ready to dunk in your chocolate beverage. From its adorable candy cane handle to the holiday-inspired sprinkles and candy coating on the marshmallows, these dippers are a scrumptious way to celebrate the season while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate.
How do I use these Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers?
Think of a Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dipper as a stirring stick. First, prepare your cup of hot cocoa. Gently lower your candy cane dipper into the hot cocoa, swirl it around and watch as the marshmallow and candy coating melts into creamy sweetness and dissolves in your hot chocolate. Delicious!
If you want a more minty cocoa, just leave the candy cane in the mug and it will dissolve a little at a time to infuse peppermint into the hot cocoa.
Other ways to use Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers
While these hot chocolate dippers were originally designed to be used as stir sticks, you can always just use them by themselves. That’s right – these make awesome sweet treats on an appetizer or dessert table!
You can also try them in coffee or even chocolate milk!
How to package these Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers as gifts
These cute dippers make wonderful holiday gifts. Here are a few ideas on how to present them as gifts.
- Once the dippers have dried, place the entire dipper in a cellophane bag, and tie with a festive ribbon.
- Consider printing your favorite hot cocoa recipe on a recipe card and attaching it to the packaged dipper.
- Consider attaching a hot chocolate packet to the dipper for an all-in-one gift!
Ingredients to make Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers
Mini Candy Canes
Large Marshmallows
Red, Green, and White Wilton’s Chocolate Discs
Assorted Christmas Sprinkles
How to make Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers
- Unwrap candy canes and carefully press each one into the middle of the marshmallow. Set aside on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- In separate bowls, melt each chocolate according to package directions.
- Hold the candy cane and dip a marshmallow into one color of chocolate. Over the cookie sheet, sprinkle on the Christmas sprinkles and set down on the parchment paper.
- Repeat steps until you have as many marshmallows that you’d like.
- Let dry. Now they are ready to dip into your hot cocoa!
These dreamy Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers will be a hit during your holiday parties. Adults, as well as kids, will enjoy dunking these homemade stirrers and watching the marshmallow gently melt into luscious creaminess.
These creative marshmallows are the ultimate way to up-level your hot cocoa experience this holiday season. Dunk a Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dipper in your hot chocolate for a minty and magical winter treat!
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Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers
These jolly Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Dippers are a festive way to add marshmallows to hot chocolate. They’re a fun way to melt a sweet and creamy marshmallow and to add a touch of peppermint to your hot cocoa.
Ingredients
- Mini Candy Canes
- Large Marshmallows
- Red, Green, & White Wilton’s Chocolate Discs
- Assorted Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Unwrap candy canes and carefully press each one into the middle of the marshmallow.
- Set aside on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- In separate bowls, melt each chocolate according to package directions.
- Hold the candy cane and dip a marshmallow into one color of chocolate. Over the cookie sheet, sprinkle on the Christmas sprinkles, and set down on the parchment paper.
- Repeat steps until you have as many marshmallows that you’d like.
- Let dry! Now they are ready to dip into your hot cocoa! Enjoy!!
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 11Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 0g