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Dipped peppermint sticks9/11/2023 ![]() ![]() Working quickly, use a metal spatula to gently transfer one cookie to a flat surface. Bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time until the edges are firm to the touch but have not yet taken on any golden color, 6 to 7 minutes. Pipe diagonal lines of red (and burgundy, if using) dough over the rectangles to resemble candy canes. To form each cookie, use a small offset spatula to spread 2 teaspoons of the uncolored dough into a 3 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch rectangle on a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 apart. Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/8 round tip or a resealable bag with a corner cut off. Continue this step, repeating the process with each color.) Add food coloring to bowl, and mix with a spoon until dough is evenly colored. (If using burgundy food coloring as well, divide dough into 2 bowls and add red coloring to one and burgundy to the other. Transfer 1/2 cup of the dough to a medium bowl. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add flour mixture, beating until incorporated. ![]() ![]() Add egg whites and peppermint extract and beat on low speed until well combined, about 1 minute more. In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper set aside. If properly sealed (so the marshmallows don't go stale), they will keep for a couple of weeks. Store the chocolate marshmallow peppermint sticks in an airtight container at room temperature.Refrigerate the sticks for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.Repeat with the remaining marshmallow sticks. Set it, marshmallow down, back on the parchment paper. Let any excess chocolate drip off, and then roll the chocolate-covered marshmallow in the candy cane crumbs. Dunk the marshmallows in the chocolate, rolling to get it up the sides a bit.If your chocolate starts to set up, reheat it in the microwave for just 15 seconds and whisk.The chocolate will keep the marshmallows from sliding off the sticks! Put the marshmallows in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or freezer for 5 minutes.Repeat with the remaining peppermint sticks and marshmallows. Place it marshmallow side down on the parchment. 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.Line a sheet or flat plate with a sheet of parchment paper.If not fully melted, heat 15 seconds more and whisk. Put the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on HIGH for 1 minutes.Place the curved tops in a plastic bag and smash them with a mallet or other firm object to get peppermint candy crumbs. Break off the curved tops of the candy canes so you are left with 12 sticks.Please note that most brands of vegan marshmallows do contain soy. Special Diet Notes: Chocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Sticksīy ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, optionally vegan, optionally vegetarian, and optionally top food allergy-friendly. For vegan, I really like the regular-size Dandies (not the minis!).Ĭhocolate – I typically use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips, but see my Dairy-Free Chocolate Chip Guide for dozens of brands. Traditional marshmallows are not vegan because they are made with gelatin. Just be careful with trendy brands, like Smashmallow, as they do add milk to some flavors. Marshmallows – Most brands of marshmallows are also dairy-free. If you want an allergy-friendly, corn syrup-free brand, then TruJoy Organic Candy Canes are great. But you want to pick up the regular size candy canes, not minis. And I have some tips on choosing them.Ĭandy Canes – Most brands are dairy-free and often kosher pareve. I like to gift them with Homemade Dairy-Free Hot Cocoa Mix for a special treat.Ĭhocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Sticks are Easy & Fun!Īll you need is a few simple ingredients to make these little treats. They’re a fun little project for kids and adults and can be gifted, nibbled on, or stirred into hot cocoa for an indulgent flavor twist. I was looking for something quick and easy to make with some leftover marshmallows I had on hand, and these chocolate marshmallow peppermint sticks came onto my radar. ![]()
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