Christmas Bugles
Christmas Bugles are colorful, crunchy treats made from Bugles corn snacks dipped in candy melts. They’re fun to make, festive to serve and perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 90 treats
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Bugles or similar corn snacks
- 1 ½ Cups candy melts red
- 2 Cups candy melts green
- 1 ½ Cups candy melts white
- coconut oil refined, optional
- sprinkles holiday themed
- edible gold or yellow star sprinkles, small
Instructions
Melt Red Candy Melts
- Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until melted and smooth.
- If the candy melts seem too thick, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of refined coconut oil or vegetable shortening until blended and smooth. Add just a little of the coconut oil at a time so it doesn’t get too runny.
Melt Green Candy Melts
- Repeat the same process in a separate bowl for the green candy melts.
Dip the Bugles
- Working with a few Bugles at a time, dip them into the red candy for Santa hats, or the green candy for elf hats.
- Let the excess drip off, then place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet to dry. You can remelt the candy melts if necessary.
Melt the White Candy Melts
- Once set, melt the white candy melts using the same method as in step 2.
Add Sprinkles and Decorations
- Carefully dip or drizzle the base edge of the hat in white candy to make the trim on the hats.
- Immediately add holiday sprinkles before the white coating hardens.
- Dip or drizzle the pointed tip of each Bugle hat into the white melts to create the “pom-pom” on top of the hat.
Make the Christmas Tree Bugles
- Then, to make the Bugle Christmas trees, use the same bowl of melted green candy from the elf hats to completely dip each Bugle, covering it from tip to base.
- If the coating has started to thicken, warm it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds and stir until smooth again.
- Gently shake off any excess coating, then place the coated Bugles on the prepared baking sheet.
Add Decorations
- Before the coating sets, decorate the Bugle trees with colorful sprinkles to look like ornaments, and press a small star sprinkle on the tip for the tree topper. Place on the baking sheet to harden.
Trim and Serve
- Once the candy coating has fully set, trim off any excess dried candy to make the treats neat. Then, serve and enjoy, or keep in an airtight container until serving.
Notes
Work in batches: Dip a few Bugles at a time so the candy coating doesn’t set too quickly.
Thin the coating: Add a little coconut oil to keep candy smooth and easy to dip.
Let layers set: Allow each color layer to harden before dipping again for neat lines.
Use parchment: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup simple.
Trim edges: Neaten up excess dried candy once set for a polished look.
Thin the coating: Add a little coconut oil to keep candy smooth and easy to dip.
Let layers set: Allow each color layer to harden before dipping again for neat lines.
Use parchment: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup simple.
Trim edges: Neaten up excess dried candy once set for a polished look.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 3g
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