Description
Magical elf hats holiday treats bring whimsical Christmas cheer to festive gatherings. Sweet chocolate-dipped sugar cookies shaped like pointy elfin headwear promise delightful bites you’ll eagerly share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag Bugles
- 1 package white candy melts
Decorative Ingredients:
- Holiday-colored sprinkles (red, green, or mixed)
- Red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
Additional Ingredient:
- 1 sheet parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace with parchment paper, ensuring all ingredients and tools are within reach.
- Gently melt white candy coating using preferred method, stirring occasionally to maintain smooth consistency.
- Select a Bugle and carefully dip its wider end into the warm white chocolate, covering approximately one-quarter to half of the snack.
- Hold the chocolate-coated Bugle over a designated catching plate and sprinkle holiday-themed decorative crystals across the wet surface.
- Immediately press a vibrant red or green chocolate button into the base of the dipped Bugle, creating a playful “hat band” effect.
- Transfer the decorated treat to the prepared parchment surface, allowing it to rest and solidify.
- Repeat the dipping, decorating, and placing process for remaining Bugles, maintaining consistent technique.
- Allow the festive treats to completely harden at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, arrange the whimsical elf hats on a serving platter or package them in clear cellophane bags tied with decorative ribbons for charming holiday gifts.
Notes
- Customize chocolate coating by using different colored candy melts for varied holiday themes or color schemes.
- Prevent chocolate from clumping by melting slowly and stirring frequently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Prepare a designated workspace with parchment paper and all ingredients within reach for efficient decorating process.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like crushed candy canes, edible glitter, or colored sugar instead of traditional sprinkles for unique texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg