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Candy Cane Reindeer Pops Recipe

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  • Author: Aiden
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Candy Cane Reindeer Pops 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable Candy Cane Reindeer Pops are a festive and fun holiday treat perfect for parties or gifting. Made by shaping mini candy canes into a heart around a lollipop stick and filled with rich melted chocolate, these pops are then decorated with candy eyes and red peppermint M&Ms to create a charming reindeer face. Simple to make and irresistibly cute, they are a delightful holiday confection that kids and adults alike will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Supplies

  • 16 mini candy canes
  • 16 lollipop sticks

Chocolate Filling

  • ½ pound Chocolate Candy Melts (melting chocolate)

Decorations

  • 16 Candy Eyes
  • 8 red peppermint M&M candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare Work Surface: Line your kitchen counter or a flat workspace with wax paper, parchment paper, or foil to create a non-stick surface for your candy cane pops.
  2. Shape Candy Canes: Take two mini candy canes and lay them on the lined surface in a heart shape, with the curved ends facing each other and the lollipop stick placed so it extends halfway into the bottom of the heart. This forms the base and structure of the reindeer pop.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Melt ½ pound of chocolate candy melts according to the package instructions, usually by heating gently in the microwave in short bursts or using a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fill Candy Cane Hearts: Transfer the melted chocolate into a zipper baggie and cut a small corner tip off to create a piping bag. Pipe the chocolate carefully into the heart-shaped candy canes, filling the space around the lollipop stick completely. Alternatively, you may use a small spoon to fill the hearts if preferred.
  5. Add Facial Features: Allow the chocolate to set slightly but still remain tacky. Place candy eyes onto the center of each chocolate-filled heart to represent the reindeer’s eyes, and place one red peppermint M&M candy at the bottom center of the heart to represent the reindeer’s nose.
  6. Let Set: Leave the pops to dry completely at room temperature or in a cool area until the chocolate hardens fully, securing the decorations in place.
  7. Enjoy: Once fully dry and solidified, your Candy Cane Reindeer Pops are ready to be enjoyed or packaged as charming holiday gifts.

Notes

  • You can substitute candy eyes with small chocolate chips or edible pearls if candy eyes are unavailable.
  • If peppermint M&Ms are not available, any small red candy can be used to represent the nose.
  • Melt the chocolate gently to avoid burning; stirring frequently helps maintain a smooth texture.
  • Chill the pops briefly in the refrigerator after filling if you want to speed up the hardening process.
  • Handle the candy canes carefully to avoid breaking when shaping them into hearts.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Candy Cane Reindeer Pops, holiday treats, Christmas dessert, candy melts recipe, Christmas candy decorations, festive chocolate pops

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