Unicorn Heart Candies are a great way to show how magical and special they are this Valentine’s day. You can also prepare Valentines Day Pretzel Crack.
Key Takeaways:
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day: These candies are a magical, personalized treat ideal for sharing love and sweetness.
- Hidden Cookie Surprise: Each heart-shaped candy holds a chocolate sandwich cookie inside for extra flavor and texture.
- Easy-to-Follow Recipe: Simple steps with minimal ingredients make this a fun DIY treat for beginners and kids.
- Creative Decorating Options: Use marshmallows, sprinkles, edible markers, and candy melts to bring your unicorns to life.
- Reusable Supplies: Silicone molds for hearts and unicorn horns can be used for other festive treats year-round.
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Overview
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dash of magic by making these adorable Unicorn Heart Candies! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these sweet treats combine whimsical charm with a surprise chocolate sandwich cookie center, making each bite both delightful and delicious. With simple ingredients like candy melts, sprinkles, and a silicone heart mold, you can easily create a fun and festive dessert that doubles as a heartfelt gift. These candies are not just pretty—they’re practical too, saving on chocolate while delivering maximum flavor. Whether you’re planning a themed party or looking for a unique Valentine’s DIY, these Unicorn Heart Candies—and even a bonus idea like Valentine’s Day Pretzel Crack—are sure to spread joy. Looking for more unicorn-inspired fun? Don’t miss the Unicorn Breakfast Parfait and Unicorn Cupcakes linked below!
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Unicorn Heart Candies have a delicious surprise in the center. A chocolate sandwich cookie is tucked in the middle for extra flavor and as a delightful and unexpected surprise. (it also saves on the amount of chocolate you will have to use)
What do I need to Make Unicorn Heart Candies.
- A silicone heart mold
- White and pink, candy melts
- Silicone mold for the unicorn horn
- Chocolate sandwich cookies
- Sprinkles
- Gold or yellow ink pen to color the horn
Let’s Make the Unicorn Heart Candies.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave or on top of the stove.
- Put some candy in the bottom of each heart mold.
- Add a chocolate sandwich cookie and fill the well with more candy melts until the cookie is covered.
- Chill the candy for 2 hours or overnight.
- Unmold and decorate the heart.
- Draw the eye’s on with a black candy marker. Add the horn and sprinkles. The ears are a mini marshmallow cut on the diagonal. Attach the horn and ears with a little melted chocolate.
To decorate the candies. Attach all of the decorations to the heart with melted candy melts. I use the sprinkle pops found on amazon. Sprinkle Pop makes a unicorn mix that has a little wafer-thin unicorn that is adorable.
Looking for more adorable unicorn ideas? Try these Unicorn Breakfast Parfait, or these Unicorn Cupcakes.
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FAQ:
Q: Can I use different candy melt colors?
A: Absolutely! Customize your unicorns with any color combination that matches your celebration or personal taste.
Q: How long do the candies last after making them?
A: They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Q: Can I skip the unicorn horn and just make heart candies?
A: Yes, the horn and face are optional. You can keep it simple or go all-out—totally up to you!
Q: What’s the best way to attach decorations?
A: Use a bit of melted candy melts as glue to attach the horn, ears, eyes, and sprinkles.
Q: Are these candies safe for kids to help make?
A: Yes, kids can help with pouring, decorating, and assembling—just supervise when using hot candy melts.
Q: Can I refrigerate instead of chill overnight?
A: Yes, refrigerating for at least 2 hours is fine. Make sure they’re fully set before unmolding and decorating.
Unicorn Heart Candy-Cookie filled
Equipment
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- Silicone Heart Molds
- Unicorn Horn Mold
- Candy Markers edible ink
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bag White chocolate candy melts (340g)
- 12 oz. bag Pink candy melts (340g)
- 6 chocolate sandwich cookies
- sprinkles for decorations
Instructions
Make the hearts
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave or in a double boiler until completely melted. (see notes)
- Add a layer of melted chocolate to the bottom of the heart silicone mold.
- Add a chocolate sandwich cookie.
- Top with enough melted chocolate to completely cover the sandwich cookie.
- Chill the hearts in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight,
Decorate the Hearts to look like unicorns
- Make 6 Unicorn horns using the unicorn silicone mold. Fill the horn with white melted chocolate and let it harden. Remove the horn and color it yellow or gold with an edible ink candy marker. Make the horns while the hearts are chilling
- Unmold the hearts and attach a horn to each heart with some melted chocolate.
- Add sprinkles to the base of the horn.
- Use a black candy marker to draw on the eyes and a red candy marker to make the pink cheeks. I added a little red color to the tip of my finger and then smudged it on the cheeks.
- Share with the unicorn lover in your life.
I am a true fan of Unicorns so i really appreciated this recipe. I will try it, they look so good 🙂
Thanks for this share,
Lucie
Thanks, Lucie; please do.