Name: Candy Cane Stirrers (Lollipops)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 Marshmallows, Regular Size (not mini's); 4 Candy Canes, Unwrapped ((or Peppermint Sticks) ); 1 cup Chocolate Chips, Melted; Extra Toppings (See Notes)

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Move over cocoa bombs, during the Holiday and winter season peppermint candy canes stirrers and lollipops are the perfect sidekick for hot chocolate. Easy no-bake holiday edible gift or Christmas party favor to give to friends and family. Add this to a hot chocolate bar, hot chocolate charcuterie board, or when serving crockpot hot chocolate.

Three finished candy cane stirrers next to two unwrapped candy canes on a white doily. Next to a clear mug of hot chocolate on top of a red and black checkered kitchen towel.

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Candy Cane Stirrers (Lollipops)
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Hot Cocoa Stirrers and Lollipops

Peppermint stirrers are so easy to make, the hardest part is unwrapping the individual candy canes without breaking them. Even if you do, crush them as one of the toppings.

One finished dipper leaning next to a clear mug of hot chocolate. On top of a red and black checkered kitchen towel.

What are candy cane dippers?

Traditional candy canes with marshmallows are dipped in chocolate and delicious toppings. Dipped and stirred into hot chocolate they almost can completely melt into the hot drink.

Hand holding candy cane stirrer into the mug. Melted with floating mini marshmallows.

Toppings

Tasty stirrer toppings include mini chocolate and white chocolate chips, toffee chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, mini m&m’s, peanut butter cups, instant espresso, instant coffee, peppermint, and dehydrated mini marshmallows. So many options.

Lollipops

To make mini candy cane lollipops, use a peppermint stick, one marshmallow, and your choice of toppings. They are a cute mini version and look so good on a hot chocolate charcuterie board or bar.

Serving and Special Events

During the winter and holidays, hot chocolate will warm you right up. If you are making a DIY hot chocolate bar, hot chocolate charcuterie board, or making slow cooker hot chocolate, serve this alongside.

Dipping stirrer into a mug of hot chocolate.

Gift and Party Favor

Hot chocolate stirrers or dippers are a delicious no-bake edible holiday gift or Christmas party favor. After you’ve made them, wrap them in clear cellophane and tie them with a colorful bow. This is an easy recipe to make with kids.

Wrapped candy cane dippers in clear cellophane and tied with white bow. — Candy Cane Dipper Gift

Step by Step Photos

Ingredients on white plate and wood countertop. Unwrapped candy canes, large marshmallows, toffee pieces, and mini chocolate chips. — Ingredients

Unwrapped the candy canes. Buy extra candy canes or thick candy canes, because the hardest part of this easy recipe is removing the plastic wrapping from the candy canes. They break very easily.
Grab the marshmallow and toppings. I have mini chocolate chips and toffee pieces.

Adding two large marshmallows to unwrapped candy cane. Ingredients on white plate in background. — Add Marshmallows

3. Add 2 large marshmallows to the candy cane.

Topping marshmallow with melted chocolate with spoon. In the background ingredients on white plate. — Top with Melted Chocolate

4. Melt your chocolate chips medium/low temp in 5-10 second intervals, stirring in between. Try not to over microwave, it can burn or seize up the chocolate. Dip or top the marshmallow with the melted chocolate.

Adding mini chocolate chips as a topping. — Add Toppings

5. Add your favorite topping. Here I topped it with mini chocolate chips. Place on parchment-lined tray.

Finished unwrapped dippers on small metal tray lined with parchment. — Finished Candy Candy Stirrers or Dippers

6. Wait for the melted chocolate to set. Place in fridge or freezer for it to set faster.

7. Dip them right into hot chocolate and enjoy.

Three finished candy cane stirrers next to a red and black checkered kitchen towel.

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Candy Cane Stirrers (Lollipops)

Easy candy cane stirrers or dippers for hot chocolate. The perfect sidekick for a hot chocolate bar or hot chocolate charcuterie board. No bake and a great holiday food gift.

Prep Time15 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Equipment

Microwavable Bowl
Spoon
Parchment Paper
Plate or Sheet Pan
Cellophane Bags with Ribbon

Ingredients

8 Marshmallows, Regular Size (not mini's)
4 Candy Canes, Unwrapped (or Peppermint Sticks)
1 cup Chocolate Chips, Melted
Extra Toppings (See Notes)

Instructions

Place one or two marshmallows each on the bottom of the candy canes or peppermint sticks.
Cover marshmallows with melted chocolate and top with toppings of your choice.
Place on parchment-lined plate or tray, refrigerate until chocolate is set.
Optional - Place in cellophane and tie with a ribbon.

Notes

Tip #1 - Melt your chocolate chips medium/low temp in 5-10 second intervals, stirring in between. Try not to over microwave, it can burn or seize up the chocolate.

Tip #2 - Buy extra candy canes or thick candy canes, because the hardest part of this easy recipe is removing the plastic wrapping from the candy canes. They break very easily.

Tip #3 - There are so many topping options, including white chocolate chips, toffee chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, mini m&m’s, Reese peanut butter cups, instant espresso, instant coffee, etc.