Peppermint Marshmallow Wands

 An easy Christmas treat... full of sweet festive flavour. Ideal for gift giving

2 (12 ounce) jars hot caramel topping
8 large lollipop sticks
24 large marshmallows
1 (10-ounce bag) dark melting chocolate
1 cup crushed peppermints (15 candy canes, crushed)

• Melt caramel in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Keep warm.
• Dip one end of each lollipop stick in 1 inch of water. 
• Skewer 3 marshmallows onto each stick, starting at the wet end.
• Dip marshmallows into caramel, gently tapping to remove excess caramel and place on parchment paper. 
• Cool caramel at room temperature for 30 minutes, until caramel is set.
• Melt dark chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat. Keep warm.
• Place crushed peppermint in shallow bowl.
• Dip caramel-coated marshmallows into melted dark chocolate, gently tapping to remove excess chocolate. 
• Gently roll wand in crushed peppermint; place on clean parchment paper. 
• Repeat for all wands.
• Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, until chocolate is set.

Recipe: Magical Recipes