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Peppermint-Bark Hearts

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 27, 2010
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What could be sweeter than these charming candy hearts, made fast in the microwave.

Peppermint-Bark Hearts

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 9
  • Ingredients 3
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Ingredients

  • 18 peppermint candy canes (2 1/2 inch), unwrapped
  • 5 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
  • 2 teaspoons crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Arrange candy canes on waxed paper in groups of 2 with ends touching to form heart shapes.
  • Step 
    2
    In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave candy coating uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking time, until softened. Stir until melted and smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Spoon or pipe candy coating into centers of hearts to fill spaces. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Cool 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition

120 Calories
5g Total Fat
1g Protein
17g Total Carbohydrate
17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Candy Heart
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
15mg
1%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
17g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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