These adorable Reindeer Candy Cane Pops are the perfect Christmas treat that kids and adults will love! Made with just 4 simple ingredients – mini candy canes, melting chocolate, candy eyes, and red M&Ms – these festive treats come together in just 20 minutes. The candy canes form cute reindeer antlers while melted chocolate creates the face, finished with googly eyes and a red nose.
These no-bake Christmas treats are perfect for holiday parties, gift giving, or just making magical memories with the kids. They’re so easy that little hands can help with every step, from arranging the candy canes to adding the final decorative touches. Store them in an airtight container and they’ll stay fresh for days – though they’re so cute and delicious, they probably won’t last that long!
How To Make Reindeer Candy Cane Pops
Step 1. Start by lining your kitchen counter with wax paper, parchment paper, or foil. This will make cleanup so much easier and prevent your reindeer pops from sticking to the surface while they set.
Step 2. Take two mini candy canes and lay them in a heart shape around each lollipop stick, with the stick coming up halfway into the bottom of the heart. This creates the perfect reindeer antler shape – so clever and cute!
Step 3. Melt ½ lb of melting chocolate according to the package instructions. I prefer melting chocolate over the stove for a more even melt, but the microwave works too – just be careful not to overheat it.
Step 4. Add the melted chocolate into a zipper baggie and snip off one corner to create an easy piping bag. Fill each candy cane heart with chocolate, making sure to cover the lollipop stick area. If you don’t have a baggie handy, a small spoon works just as well!
Reindeer Candy Cane Pops
Ingredients
- 16 mini candy canes
- ½ lb Melting Chocolate/Candy Melts
- 16 Candy Eyes
- 8 red peppermint M&M candies
Instructions
- Line your kitchen counter with wax paper, parchment paper or foil.
- Lay candy canes in a heart shape around lollipop stick, with the stick coming up halfway into the bottom of the heart.
- Melt ½ lb of melting chocolate according to the package instructions.
- Add chocolate into a zipper baggie, snipping off the end. Fill candy cane hearts with chocolate, including the lollipop stick. (You can also just use a small spoon to fill the candy cane hearts if you prefer.)
- Let the chocolate dry slightly. Add candy eyes to the middle of the heart and the M&M candy to the bottom of the heart.
- Let it dry completely. When dry, enjoy your treat!
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