Enjoy some tasty pepperminty treats this holiday season.
We have a fun and cute recipe that will make your holiday season even more magical.
These Reindeer Candy Cane Pops are a cute and easy-to-make sweet treat that you can give as a gift or eat with your family and friends.
In just twenty minutes, you can make eight reindeer-shaped pops that taste like candy canes and rich chocolate.
Celebrate the holiday season by making these fun Reindeer Candy Cane Pops!
Ingredients Needed
How to Make Candy Cane Reindeer Pops
Full steps on how to make these Candy Cane Reindeers are in the printable recipe card.
This is a quick walk-through on how it is made.
Step 1: Prepare Your Workspace.
Line your kitchen counter with wax paper, parchment paper, or foil to create a clean and organized workspace for crafting these delightful reindeer pops.
Step 2: Assemble the Candy Cane Base.
Arrange 16 mini candy canes in a heart shape around a lollipop stick, ensuring the stick comes up halfway into the bottom of the heart.
This will form the base of your reindeer candy cane pops.
Step 3: Melt the Chocolate.
Melt ½ lb of melting chocolate or candy melts according to the package instructions.
For a smooth and even melt, it’s recommended to use a stovetop method rather than a microwave.
Step 4: Fill the Candy Cane Hearts.
Transfer the melted chocolate into a zipper baggie, snipping off one end to create a makeshift piping bag.
Fill the candy cane hearts with chocolate, ensuring to cover the lollipop stick.
Alternatively, you can use a small spoon for this step if you prefer.
Step 5: Decorate with Eyes and Nose.
Allow the chocolate to dry slightly before adding the finishing touches.
Place candy eyes in the middle of the heart shape and attach a red peppermint M&M candy to the bottom to create the reindeer’s nose.
Allow the entire creation to dry completely. Once dry, your Reindeer Candy Cane Pops are ready to be enjoyed!
Tips for Making Candy Cane Reindeer
- Optimal Chocolate Melting: Melting chocolate over the stove ensures an even and quick melt, providing a smoother texture for your Reindeer Candy Cane Pops. This method minimizes the risk of uneven melting often associated with microwave use.
- Storage Tips: To keep these festive pops fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container until ready to serve. This ensures the preservation of their delightful flavors and textures.
With our Reindeer Candy Cane Pops recipe, you can bring the holiday spirit into your kitchen.
Not only do these silly treats taste great, but they also look great and will add a fun touch to your holiday celebrations.
Get your friends and family together, and make memories that will last a lifetime with these cute reindeer pops.
More Christmas Treats
If you liked this candy cane recipe, you’ll love these ones too:
- Old Fashioned Christmas Candy – It is super easy and cheap! They taste a lot like Heath bars.
- Christmas Tree Brownies – These are a fun and simple treat to make during the holiday season.
- Christmas Tree Meringues – This meringue recipe will easily dress up a cookie tray for your holiday sweet tooth cravings.
- Hot Chocolate Spoons – They make delicious homemade food gifts on their own, or add then to a packet of your favorite hot chocolate mix for an extra delicious gift idea this year.
- Peppermint Hot Chocolate Balls – With just four simple ingredients, these are so simple to do!
Candy Cane Reindeer Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 mini candy canes
- ½ lb Melting Chocolate/Candy Melts
- 16 Candy Eyes
- 8 red peppermint M&M candies
Instructions
- Line your kitchen counter with wax paper, parchment paper or foil.
- Lay candy canes in a heart shape around lollipop stick, with the stick coming up halfway into the bottom of the heart.
- Melt ½ lb of melting chocolate according to the package instructions.
- Add chocolate into a zipper baggie, snipping off the end. Fill candy cane hearts with chocolate, including the lollipop stick. (You can also just use a small spoon to fill the candy cane hearts if you prefer.)
- Let the chocolate dry slightly. Add candy eyes to the middle of the heart and the M&M candy to the bottom of the heart.
- Let it dry completely. When dry, enjoy your treat!
Notes
Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
