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Chocolate Heart Candy Canes (Candy Cane Heart)

Published: Nov 27, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 17 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Chocolate heart candy canes are the easiest, festive treat for your holiday dessert table!

You’re gonna love how fun and easy it is to make candy cane hearts! Peppermint and chocolate combine into one delicious and beautiful Christmas treat!

Closeup of chocolate heart candy canes in a white bowl on red cloth

Candy cane hearts: combining three of my favorite things of all time: sweets, the holidays, and love!!! (Okay, there are like a billion more wonderful things on that favorites list, but I’m doing a bit here!!) 😉

Chocolate heart candy canes: the same thing, but with a slightly different name. Today, we’re gonna kick off the Christmastime/holiday season with a super fun ‘n easy treat that includes candy canes, chocolate, and your festive heart.

I mean, how cute are these candy cane hearts?!?!? I kinda think they’d go so well with our fresh-baked vegan cinnamon cookies from last week, don’t you?

You ready? Let’s jingle all the way into each others’ candy cane hearts. 🙂

Candy cane hearts being assembled on parchment paper with crushed candy cane pieces scattered around

What are Candy Cane Hearts? Chocolate Heart Candy Canes?

Candy cane hearts are a sweet treat that’s usually homemade and made with about 2-4 ingredients.

Otherwise known as chocolate heart candy canes, these festive Christmas candies combine two mini candy canes with a chocolate heart center to form a beautiful holiday treat.

2 Ingredient Candy Cane Hearts

  • Mini Candy Canes – I like to use these organic candy canes.
  • Chocolate – try vegan chocolate chips or, to cut down on sugar, keto chocolate chips.

Overhead shot of table with finished candy cane hearts in a bowl, crushed candy canes and chocolate chips in a bowl

How to Make a Candy Cane Heart

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.

Unwrap two candy canes and lay them on the prepared sheet, flat and facing each other to create a heart shape. Repeat for all candy canes.

Melt chocolate. Pipe chocolate into the center of each candy cane heart until filled. If needed, press candy canes back together.

Chill until firm. Then, enjoy the season with a sweet and minty delight!

Far Overhead shot of candy canes being assembled into candy cane hearts filled with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes

Two peppermint candy canes combine to create a beautiful heart filled with chocolate for a fun, homemade Christmas treat!

Super closeup shot of candy cane hearts in a bowl with chocolate chips and more candy canes as garnish

How to Store

Storing Instructions: Store these Christmas treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 weeks, maximum. 

Freezing Instructions: Store chocolate heart candy canes in an airtight, freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-2 months.

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Chocolate Heart Candy Canes (Candy Cane Heart)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 14 hearts 1x
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Chocolate heart candy canes are the easiest, festive treat for your holiday dessert table! Peppermint and chocolate combine into one easy, fun Christmas treat!


Ingredients

Scale

Candy Cane Hearts

  • 28 organic mini candy canes
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Topping

  • 1–2 tablespoons your favorite toppings (crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, mini white chocolate chips, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Line a medium baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Clear some room in the refrigerator for this sheet. Set aside.
  2. Lay two unwrapped mini candy canes on the prepared sheet, flat and facing each other—the two candy canes should make a heart shape. Make sure candy canes are touching and as close as can be while laying flat. Here are the organic mini candy canes I use.
  3. Melt the chocolate: To melt the chocolate, use the double boiler method or do the following. Add chocolate to a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 10-second increments until just softened—the chocolate will continue to melt a bit after heating, be careful not to overheat. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth.
  4. Make the candy cane hearts: Spoon melted chocolate carefully into a piping bag or zip bag with a tiny tip trimmed off, making sure to spoon the chocolate closer to the tip of the bag so none goes to waste. Squeeze the bag to fill each candy cane heart in the center with melted chocolate. If needed, press heart back together.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 mins, until firm. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Box of Organic Mini Candy Canes

Organic Mini Candy Canes

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Notes

Where to Buy Organic Candy Canes: Organic Mini Candy Canes

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 weeks.

Freezing Instructions: Store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-2 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Melt
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: candy cane heart, chocolate heart candy canes

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Okay, I’m thinking we should do a candy cane wreath and a candy cane house… or even a candy cane skyscraper next. Thoughts?? Too elaborate? Oh, fine!! 😉 Thank you so much for stopping by to join in on the festive fun here on Beaming Baker—you know it means so much more spending time in the kitchen with you. ‘Til our next sweet adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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  1. Michelle says

    December 3, 2021

    I’m kind of a rebel, Demeter. I permanently deleted my Facebook account years ago. I don’t really have any social media stuff. I just blog.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 6, 2021

      As long as you’re doing what makes you happy, that’s all that matters. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    December 1, 2021

    This is such a really amazing treat!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 1, 2021

      Thanks Sandra! I’m so thrilled that you’re enjoying it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Catalina says

    November 30, 2021

    Love this Christmas treat. I will make it with my kids!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 1, 2021

      I hope the kiddos will love them!

      Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    November 30, 2021

    Love these! Can’t wait to try them!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 30, 2021

      I know you’ll just love them!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    November 29, 2021

    I love everything about these! Chocolate and peppermint is a classic combo, and the shape is too cute.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 30, 2021

      Thank you Beth! 🙂 This time of year, I can’t get enough of chocolate peppermint goodies. Glad you enjoy them!

      Reply
  6. Allyson Reed Zea says

    November 29, 2021

    WHAT?!?! These are SOOOOO cute!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 29, 2021

      LOL thank you! 😁 Sometimes you need a little cuteness to help you celebrate the holidays. 😉

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    November 27, 2021

    This looks super easy and super festive! I’m going to go look for those short candy canes tomorrow so I can try this soon! I think they’d make a really cute Christmas swag! Thanks for the idea, Demeter!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 29, 2021

      It’s sooo easy and actually fun! Haha. Totally such fun Christmas swag (love the way you put that!). Hope you and the fam enjoy it, Michelle!!

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    • Michelle says

      November 30, 2021

      Not as easy as I thought but they’re pretty cute!

      ★★★★★

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      • Michelle says

        November 30, 2021

        I wish I could post a picture! I don’t have IG so….😆

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        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          December 1, 2021

          I bet yours look amazing Michelle! You can always post it to my Facebook page. 🙂

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