Looking for a special sweet for your sweetie this Valentine's Day? Well look no further. If you're anything like me, you stocked up on a $1.99 box of candy canes over the Christmas holidays with every intention of incorporating them into your decorations, but alas, you forgot about them and they are still sitting in the cabinet. Well...it's time we use those holidays treats. We've found a clever way to repurpose an everyday item.
Original purpose: Adorning Christmas trees, Gingerbread houses, and stuffing stockings.
Aha! use: Valentine candy. With some minor melting, they can decorate cupcakes and gift boxes, or cards that will be hand delivered.
How to do it: Remove the cellophane wrapping from the canes and form hearts by placing them hook to hook and tail to tail on a nonstick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 2 to 4 minutes (depending on the canes' size) or until they stick together when you pinch the ends lightly. Cool thoroughly and remove with a spatula. IF you want to make flat hearts with psychedelic stripes, bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Reward: Leftovers that say "love."
*Image and idea courtesy of Real Simple*
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