Candy Cane Lollipops

• 24 miniature candy canes, unwrapped
• 1 cup dark chocolate melts
• 12 lollipop sticks
• 1 teaspoon candy sprinkles (optional)

1. Place the candy canes on a parchment lined cookie sheet so that the ends meet forming a heart shape.
2. Insert a lollipop stick between the bottom ends.
3. Place in a 250 degree oven for 5 minutes.
4. As soon as the candies come out of the oven, carefully press the ends together over the stick.
5. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in a glass bowl.
6. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the center of each heart and decorate with sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft.
7. Allow to cool completely.

canes, dark chocolate melts, lollipop sticks, sprinkles

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/candy-cane-lollipops-519959 (may not work)