Want to spread a little holiday cheer? Make Your Own Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Stir Sticks! They’re the perfect edible gift!
Ah, the magic of the holidays! Just thinking about all those cozy moments with friends and family is enough to fill me with a good dose of holiday cheer. I have always loved Christmas—everything from making my own edible presents to cooking elaborate multi-course dinners with all kinds of fancy dishes. After all, this is the time of year to really go that extra mile and wow your guests.
That said, I must also admit that all this merrymaking comes with a certain level of expectations. We want the inside and outside of our house to look pretty as a Christmas card, the table to be beautifully set with perfectly polished silver, and the guest rooms to be festively decorated and inviting. It’s no wonder many of us love nothing more than escaping the holiday stress by settling in front of the television to watch a Christmas movie with something warming in hand. For me, that happens to be a frothy cup of hot chocolate.
But what if we could make that cup of cheer even more delicious? That’s exactly what these chocolate-dipped peppermint stir sticks will do! With tips that are coated in milk chocolate and decorated with a swirl of white chocolate and festive sprinkles, these sweet little sticks truly capture the essence of the season. Oh, and even though they’re perfect in hot chocolate, I’ll be the first to admit that they’re quite the treat on their own, too!
Festive variations
Feel free to create a variety of festive peppermint sticks by playing around with this. For example, instead of using peppermint sticks, try using candy canes. Their curved tops are perfect for hanging over the edge of a cup! Instead of milk chocolate, use dark chocolate and coat the sticks with several layers. You’ll want to coat them halfway to the top and ensure that each layer dries before adding the next. When adding the final layer, sprinkle the sticks with mini marshmallows. Now all you need to do is stir a stick into a cup of steaming milk for an instant peppermint hot chocolate! You can also do the same with white chocolate. When decorating the sticks, you can try colored sanding sugar instead of sprinkles.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep the sticks in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They will stay well for up to 1 week.
Serving suggestions
Why not gift these along with a lovely Hot Cocoa Mix Ornament? If you’re looking for other edible gift ideas this holiday season, try wrapping up a few of our Christmas Oreo Balls in sparkly cellophane with red or green ribbon, or whip up a batch of these cute Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats. Children love them!
Make Your Own Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Stir Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers
- 6 peppermint sticks
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the milk chocolate in the microwave in 15-second increments until smooth.
- Dip 1/3 of each peppermint stick into the chocolate and place on the lined baking sheet as you go.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 15-second increments until smooth.
- Transfer the melted white chocolate to a Ziploc bag and snip off one corner of the bag.
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the milk chocolate and scatter with the sprinkles. Let the sticks set for 10 minutes.
This is a really cute idea! I think I’m going to borrow it to make when my boys are in bed and wake up to find what their creepy little ‘Elf of the Shelf’ did while their sleeping :D. Of course, I’ll have to taste test one with a nice warm cup of coco while making some 😉
I have to say, this is a really nice idea. I can even get my kids to make the, they are so easy. Thanks.
WoW that looks really festive and yummy. I’m sure the kids would love it.
Great idea, I think I’ll try this one out.
I have never been a fan of peppermint candy, but this sounds like a delicious way to eat it. How creative!
yumm! What a fun and easy DIY 🙂 would be great as a gift too
What a fun thing to make for the holidays. This is really awesome!
I love making these! I also like doing it with marshmallows!
Now this looks like a great treat to have especially for Christmas preparations.
This is a must try, I love the idea of chocolate dipped peppermint stir sticks!
I would have to say this is neat. These are two of my favorite things together. I would not have thought to combine the two.