Save A playful, colorful confection featuring chewy gummy bears and crunchy candy canes, perfect for parties or festive gifts.
This is a fun and easy sweet treat I love to make during the holidays. Everyone enjoys the bright colors and mix of textures.
Ingredients
- Candy: 1 cup gummy bears , 1 cup mini candy canes , crushed , 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Chocolate: 200 g (7 oz) white chocolate , chopped
- Toppings (optional): 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water , or microwave in 30-second bursts , stirring until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- Step 4:
- Immediately scatter the gummy bears , crushed candy canes , and mini marshmallows evenly over the melted chocolate.
- Step 5:
- Add rainbow sprinkles on top if desired.
- Step 6:
- Gently press the toppings into the chocolate with clean hands or a spatula.
- Step 7:
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 1 hour , or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm.
- Step 8:
- Break into shards and serve.
Save Making this treat always brings back joyful moments spent with family during holiday preparations.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
Substitutions
For a darker flavor , substitute half the white chocolate with milk or dark chocolate , or use fruit-flavored marshmallows for added color.
Serving Suggestions
Serve broken into shards on a festive platter or package into small bags as gifts.
Save This simple recipe makes a beautiful and tasty treat perfect for all ages and occasions.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I melt white chocolate without burning it?
Melt white chocolate gently over simmering water or in short microwave intervals, stirring often to prevent overheating.
- → Can I use other types of chocolate?
Yes, substituting milk or dark chocolate offers a richer flavor contrast with the sweet toppings.
- → What’s the best way to crush candy canes evenly?
Place candy canes in a sealed bag and gently crush with a rolling pin for uniform pieces.
- → How long should I chill the confection before breaking it into shards?
Let it set at room temperature for about an hour or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm to the touch.
- → Can I customize the toppings?
Absolutely, adding rainbow sprinkles or fruit-flavored marshmallows enhances color and texture variations.