Gisela Graham Christmas Decoration - Candy Cane Heart Decoration

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There was also a pound of their Bada Bing Bada Boom Gourmet Compound Chocolate Dipping & Coating Formula in Dark included! I’ll be posting a couple of recipes after the holidays using that!) Start by pulling the lighter sugar mixture. You can see that at the beginning the mixture is see-through, but as you carry on pulling and twisting the rope, it gets more and more opaque. Bring the mixture to about 150 C (145-150 depending on the humidity in your kitchen), take off the heat and add your flavour. The first time this shape was used as a symbol of love was in a 1250 French manuscript of the Roman de le poir. Our Instant Mashed Potatoes that Taste Homemade recipe Is a dream come true during the holidays. You can serve mashed potatoes for a crowd in minutes, and they won’t even know that the potatoes came from a box. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness without sacrificing the taste you love.

If you don’t have any wrapping paper or cellophane, use a large jam jar or other airtight container to store your Christmas candy sweets. The humidity in your house will make them eventually softer, but they will keep for a few days. Why not stay in touch… To make single-flavor peppermint bark, spoon white or dark chocolate into the center of a candy cane heart and smooth it into an even layer. You don’t need to fill chocolate all the way to the top of the heart–reaching about halfway or two-thirds to the top of the candy cane is just fine. Using a spoon or decorator’s bag, drop your melted chocolate into the center of the candy cane, being careful to not hit the sides. I recommend starting in the center and gently pushing the chocolate out using the tip of the spoon until it is even. Sorry, I didn’t take a picture of this process for this project. Valentine’s Day Sprinkles and Coconut These DIY candy cane hearts come at the perfect time. If you have leftover candy canes from the holidays, now you can find a new use for them. But you can also use them for Christmas too. Don’t you love these!? They are so adorable! They would make such a cute treat to take to school, or even to the office.

Candy Cane Heart Ingredients

The most surprising part of making these was that when candy canes melt, they get stringy, kind of like cheese. I tried using a fork to press them together when they first came out of the oven, because I was worried about burning my fingers, but the fork just pushed right into the candy cane, and when I pulled it out, it brought tiny melted strings along with it. Place a heat-safe bowl over the top of the saucepan. Make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. While the candy canes are warming in the oven, place about 10-12 mini candy canes in a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to beat the candy canes into small pieces. The whole pan goes in the refrigerator for a few minutes to set this up. I used this time to crush up some mini candy canes for the topping and melt the chocolate to fill the hearts.

But what hasn’t changed is that every time I’ve made candy cane hearts with chocolate, the kids go completely bonkers with anticipation. I can’t tell you how many times I had to say ‘not yet’ when photographing these cuties. Chocoley provided the melting chocolate for the insides of these hearts. They sent me 2.5 pounds of their Bada Bing Bada Boom Gourmet Compound Chocolate Candy & Molding Formula in White. Depending on the type of your peppermint flavour you might need to add 1-2 teaspoons of the extract. I’ve added 2 teaspoons and the flavour was fairly minty, but not overpowering. Our little Twinkl tip is some of these heart decorations are not only limited to Christmas. Valentine's Day is around the corner and is the perfect opportunity to either make these crafts with your kids or display the heart-themed crafts they have already made.

How to Dye Coconut

Let the candy cane hearts cool in the refrigerator until firm, about 30-45 minutes. More Holiday Treats to Love: Decorating your home for Christmas is such an exciting and magical time. How about making it even more special by creating your own ornaments to hang up this year?

Melt both candy coatings in separate microwave-safe bowls, heating them in short bursts and stirring frequently to prevent overheating. To make single-flavor peppermint bark, spoon white or dark chocolate into the center of a candy cane heart and smooth it into an even layer. Top the bark with a generous sprinkle of candy cane pieces while the chocolate is still wet.While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle a few bits of the crushed candy cane on top for a pretty effect. They make such a personal present for someone special or a beautiful keepsake that can be used for years to come. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Unwrap the candy canes and lay pairs of them together to make heart shapes on the parchment paper. Ensure the candy canes are touching at the tops and bottoms. Use a small spoon or a piping bag to add melted chocolate to the inside of the cooled candy cane hearts.