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12/26/2011

Peppermint Snowflakes

OK, now that the Christmas baking is over, I am back to ridiculously easy recipes.  I actually made these last week, but they are a fantastic way to use up those leftover candy canes. 

I came across these snowflake ice trays on clearance and decided they would work well for another one of my chocolate kitchen projects.  They turned out so cute, I just had to use them again.  (And yes, since they are ice trays after all, I did make up some silly snowflake ice for Christmas Day too.  Why not, right?)

This is basically just peppermint bark spooned into molds.  What you’ll need:

  • White Chocolate
  • Candy Canes (I used 2 for one 8 oz. package of chocolate)
  • Molds of your choice
  • A hammer (which is the only thing I have found to work on Candy Canes, but if you have a better idea, I’m all ears)
  • Plastic bag or wax paper to protect your candy
  • Microwave-safe bowl (I use my Pyrex measuring cup)
  • Small Spoon (a baby spoon worked wonderfully for me)

First order of business is to crush your candy canes.  My method is to unwrap them and fold them into a few layers of wax paper and turn it into a pouch.  You really do need several layers – once your candy starts breaking up, it gets some sharp edges that will poke holes in the paper, and then you get tiny pieces all over your kitchen.  I used to use a ziploc bag for this step but it shreds really fast – I find wax paper to be much more sturdy for the job.

Once it’s crushed, set the candy aside and move on to your chocolate. 

I always melt mine in the microwave.  Just follow the instructions on the package, and check it frequently once you get past the recommended time.  It tends to hold its shape, even when ready, so you’ll need to actually stir it to find out if it’s done.  Once it stirs up nice and smooth, add your crushed peppermint and stir it up:

Then I just spooned it into my molds.  It may be a little bit stiff (as you can tell by the spoon peaks in the molds).  So to smooth it out, I banged the molds (gently!) on the counter to settle them until they were even on the bottoms.  Since they will be face up on your trays, a smooth base will help!

You can let them set on the counter, or speed things along by putting them in the refrigerator.  Mine went in the frig.

You will know they’re set when they pop right out of the molds.  If you’re using silicone ones like I am, push up on the bottom and see if it loosens.

They look like more work than they are – which is my kind of recipe!

Enjoy! ~ Adrianne

Filed Under: Christmas, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    01/06/2012 at 7:32 pm

    Thanks for linking to Fabulous Friday! These look great!

    Reply
  2. Adrianne says

    01/04/2012 at 3:28 pm

    I picked up my molds at my Meijer store (I live in Michigan) but they are a Wilton brand mold, and they are from this season. So I would try any place that sells Wilton!

    Reply
  3. MrsFoxsSweets says

    01/04/2012 at 2:58 pm

    Congrats! Your snowflakes were one of the top 3 most viewed sweets from Mrs Fox's Sweet Party last week and are featured today! You are an awesome sweet maker!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    01/04/2012 at 3:24 pm

    Congratulations!! The snowflakes look sooo cute!! Could you let us know where you found the silicone snowflake molds? I really liked that they had 3 different shapes!! Thanks

    Reply
  5. Kitty says

    12/31/2011 at 5:06 am

    Ahhh super cute and so easy! Newest follower from http://onesmartkittyaz.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    12/31/2011 at 2:21 am

    These look yummy! Thanks so much for stopping by and following me! I'm following you now too! Hope you have a great New Year!

    Kim
    Chubby Cheeks Thinks

    Reply
  7. Lori says

    12/30/2011 at 3:19 am

    Yummy! Thanks for sharing….I have a ton of peppermint left over. I'm a new follower to, so stop by and follow too if you like. Warm wishes, Lori

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    12/29/2011 at 10:34 pm

    Love this! They look delicious too!

    Reply
  9. Sue says

    12/29/2011 at 3:48 pm

    Can I just say I got those ice cube trays and actually use them for ice, they are nice and flat in a glass. Now I am kicking myself for not getting more to mold with. I will have to sacrifice the cute ice for this next year I think!

    Reply
  10. momto8 says

    12/29/2011 at 3:42 am

    yum! the cookies look fabulous . I bet the candy canes add a great flavor. I am a new follower.pls follow back if you can.

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    12/29/2011 at 3:08 am

    These look wonderful! Love you snowflake molds!

    Reply
  12. Terry says

    12/28/2011 at 5:43 pm

    I love it too when a recipe looks so impressive yet you didn't spend a lot of effort on it. Brilliant.

    Reply
  13. Ms Kate says

    12/28/2011 at 7:59 am

    Wouldn't a lovely cellophone bag of those make an awesome gift to a teacher or someone like that?!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    12/26/2011 at 6:42 pm

    These look so pretty!

    Reply
  15. MrsFoxsSweets says

    12/26/2011 at 1:24 pm

    Yummy and pretty! Hope yall had a wonderful Christmas!

    Reply
  16. Ambreen says

    12/26/2011 at 12:23 pm

    Wow! They are super easy. Looks fantastic, who wouldn’t want one :)

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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