Make a Sweet Treat
he holidays are over ... so what do you do with those leftover candy canes? I like to use the large ones to stir my hot cocoa. Last year, a lot of the mini candy canes I bought had not been eaten. Instead of throwing them out, I used them to create these super cute suckers just in time for Valentine’s Day. These sweet treats are easy to make and require minimal ingredients— just remember to ask an adult for permission before you start.
Gather your materials
- 2 Mini candy canes for each
- 1 Paper stick for each
- 2 Tablespoons of white chocolate chips for each
- Assorted sprinkles (optional)
- Parchment paper
Gather your tools
- Cookie sheet Microwave-safe
- bowl
- Oven mitt or pot holder
- Spoon
Steps
- Spread parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
- For each sucker, place two candy canes on parchment paper to form a heart. Leave a little space at the bottom for the sucker stick.
- Place white chips in a microwave safe bowl. With adult supervision, microwave the chips for 15 to 30 seconds. Use the oven mitt to remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chips with a spoon. If chips are not completely melted, place back in microwave for another 15 seconds. Repeat until chips are completely melted and have a smooth consistency.
- Dip sucker stick in melted chips and place between candy canes.
- Use spoon to fi ll in the rest of the heart shape. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- After about an hour, the chocolate should be set and your sweet treats will be ready to enjoy!