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December 13, 2021Updated: April 27, 2022

Peppermint Snowcaps Candy

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Snowcaps candy is an easy three-ingredient candy recipe with a peppermint twist! The chocolate candies are decorated with nonpareils fun a fun holiday treat.

close-up shot of snow caps candy.

Table of contents

  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Tips
  • More Holiday Treats

At this point in the Christmas season, recipes better be easy because who’s got the time or the motivation to tackle complicated recipes? Not me, so if you’re with me, might I present these peppermint snowcap candies? All you need are three ingredients, and you, too, can make a festive, easy chocolate peppermint candy for the holidays. 

a hand holding a candy.

Ingredients

  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Peppermint extract
  • Nonpareils

You will also need a sheet pan, parchment paper, a microwave-safe bowl, and a resealable bag (or piping bag if you’re feeling bougie).

candy ingredients.

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second increments until completely melted and smooth.

Stir in the peppermint extract, then transfer the mixture to a piping bag or ziploc bag with a corner cut off.

process collage showing preparing the melted chocolate.

Pipe quarter-sized rounds of chocolate on the prepared baking sheet. Let them set for two to three minutes at room temperature, and then sprinkle the nonpareils over each round.

process collage showing how to pipe and decorate the candy.

Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the candy for 20 minutes or until firm. Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Tips

These are easy to change – omit the peppermint extract for plain chocolate snowcaps. Or, try another extract like mint or almond for a different flavor.

If it’s warm where you store them, you should keep them in the refrigerator instead, so they don’t soften. 

White nonpareils make them look like snowcaps, but feel free to get wild with other colors.

Package them in clear bags with a holiday ribbon for gifts or keep them all to yourself – you don’t have to share. 

a bowl of candy.

These are a fun, low-stress candy, so if you’re feeling Christmas-y, give them a try. I think you’ll love them!

April

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snow caps candy.

More Holiday Treats

  • Crockpot Chocolate Peanut Clusters
  • Butterscotch Nut Clusters
  • Easy Hot Chocolate
  • Classic Christmas Cookies

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Snow caps candy is an easy three-ingredient candy recipe with a peppermint twist! These chocolate candies decorated with nonpareils are a fun treat to make for the holiday season.  

  • Author: April Anderson
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 80 (quarter-sized) candies 1x
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Melt
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 (3-oz) bottle nonpareils

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second increments until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in the peppermint extract and then transfer the mixture to a piping bag or ziploc bag with a corner cut off.
  4. Pipe quarter-size rounds of chocolate on the prepared baking sheet in rows. Let them set for two to three minutes at temperature and then sprinkle the nonpareils over each round.
  5. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the candy for 20 minutes or until firm. Store the candy in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy
  • Calories: 21
  • Sugar: 2.8g
  • Fat: 1.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.3g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.3g

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About April Anderson

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