Description
Chocolate Peppermint Grahams are a festive and delicious holiday treat featuring crunchy graham crackers dipped in creamy milk and white chocolate, topped with crushed peppermint candy canes for a refreshing twist. Perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet snack during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 11 ounce package milk chocolate, melted
- 11 ounce package white chocolate, melted
Candy and Base
- 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed
- 24 graham cracker squares or 12 full size crackers
Instructions
- Melt Milk Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl by heating for 30 seconds. Stir well and heat again in 30-second increments, stirring after each interval until smooth and fully melted, approximately 90 seconds total.
- Dip Graham Crackers in Milk Chocolate: Dip one end of each graham cracker into the melted milk chocolate, then lay them on a parchment-lined surface to set. Repeat this process with all the crackers and allow the chocolate to firm up.
- Melt White Chocolate: Using the same technique as for the milk chocolate, melt the white chocolate in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip in White Chocolate and Add Peppermint: Dip the opposite end of each graham cracker into the melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy canes over the white chocolate before it sets. Lay the crackers back onto the parchment paper and allow them to fully set.
Notes
- Use Ghirardelli candy melts for ease—no tempering required and excellent flavor.
- To speed up chocolate setting, place dipped graham crackers in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Store the finished treats in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate if you prefer a colder texture.
- Crush candy canes by placing them in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin—a fun activity for kids.
- Substitute dark chocolate for milk chocolate if preferred.
- Try chocolate graham crackers for a tasty variation, or use saltine or Ritz crackers to add a salty contrast.
- For more tips and tricks, refer to the original blog post.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 graham cracker
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
