Chocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Sticks
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These sweets treats are easy to make for gifts and pair nicely with homemade dairy-free hot cocoa mix. They're also a fun project to make with kids!
Author: Alisa Fleming
Serves: 12 sticks
Ingredients
- 12 medium candy canes, plus extra (just in case some break or you need more crumbs!; see post above for brands)
- 12 large marshmallows (regular or vegan)
- 1 cup dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips (see my Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Guide for more options)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (can sub another oil, if needed)
Instructions
- Break off the curved tops of the candy canes so you are left with 12 sticks. Place the curved tops in a plastic bag and smash them with a mallet or other firm object to get peppermint candy crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a bowl.
- Put the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for 1 minutes. Whisk thoroughly. If not fully melted, heat 15 seconds more and whisk. Repeat if needed until just melted. Do not overheat the chocolate.
- Line a sheet or flat plate with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Dip the broken end of a peppermint stick in the chocolate (about ½-inch) and then press it into a flat side of the marshmallow. Place it marshmallow side down on the parchment. Repeat with the remaining peppermint sticks and marshmallows.
- Put the marshmallows in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or freezer for 5 minutes. The chocolate will keep the marshmallows from sliding off the sticks!
- If your chocolate starts to set up, reheat it in the microwave for just 15 seconds and whisk.
- Dunk the marshmallows in the chocolate, rolling to get it up the sides a bit. Let any excess chocolate drip off, and then roll the chocolate-covered marshmallow in the candy cane crumbs. Set it, marshmallow down, back on the parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining marshmallow sticks.
- Refrigerate the sticks for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Store the chocolate marshmallow peppermint sticks in an airtight container at room temperature. If properly sealed (so the marshmallows don't go stale), they will keep for a couple of weeks.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-marshmallow-peppermint-sticks