Description
Create festive Chocolate Christmas Candy with a delightful mix of semi-sweet and white melting chocolates decorated with colorful sprinkles and crushed candy canes. This no-bake treat is fun to make and perfect for holiday gifting or sharing at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolates
- 2 cups semi-sweet melting chocolates
- 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
Decorations
- ½ cup white non-pareil sprinkles
- ½ cup red, green, and white non-pareil sprinkles
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the sprinkles. Arrange your white non-pareil sprinkles, the red, green, and white non-pareil sprinkles, and the crushed candy canes into three separate rows about ¼ inch deep each. A serving dish with high edges works well, or you can use three separate plates to keep them organized.
- Melt the chocolate. Place one type of chocolate (either semi-sweet or white chocolate melting wafers) in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt it following the package instructions, usually heating in short intervals and stirring in between to avoid burning. Melt only one chocolate type at a time as the chocolate hardens quickly once cooled.
- Make the candy. Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small hole cut at one tip. Pipe small circles about ½ inch in diameter directly on top of the arranged sprinkles, carefully covering the bottom with chocolate so the sprinkles stick. Continue piping until you have used all the melted chocolate or half the sprinkles are covered.
- Remove the candy. Allow the chocolate to set and harden on the sprinkles at room temperature for about 5 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting. Once hardened, gently use a fork to lift the chocolate candies off the sprinkles, revealing a colorful, festive coating.
- Repeat. Repeat the melting and piping process with the second type of chocolate, again starting with melting it thoroughly. Pipe onto the remaining sprinkles and let set as before.
- Finish. Collect the hardened candies and place them into a bowl, mason jar, or gift bag. These delightful chocolate candies make excellent holiday gifts or treats to serve at Christmas gatherings.
Notes
- Use microwave-safe bowls and heat chocolate in short bursts to prevent burning.
- You can substitute sprinkles or crushed candy with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts or festive colored sugars.
- If the chocolate starts to harden while piping, reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Store the candies in a cool, dry place or refrigerate to keep them firm.
- This recipe works best with chocolate melting wafers designed for easy melting and molding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes total (includes melting and setting time)
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Christmas Candy, Holiday Candy, Melting Chocolate Recipe, Festive Candy, No-Bake Candy, Christmas Treats
