How to Make Chocolate-Covered Cinnamon Bears and a Valentine’s Day Printable
Hello, friends! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’m already thinking about simple, homemade treats for the kids. Each year I like to surprise them on the morning of Valentine’s Day with a small handmade gift and something sweet. This year I decided to make chocolate-covered cinnamon gummy bears — they’re easy, fun, and perfect for little gift jars or treat bags. 
Chocolate-covered gummy bears are one of my favorite candy treats. Instead of spending a small fortune at airport candy shops, I make them at home. They’re quick to prepare and taste much better when you use good-quality chocolate. Below I share a straightforward, foolproof method for making chocolate-covered cinnamon bears and a printable tag idea to dress them up for Valentine’s Day. 
Useful tips before you start:
- Insert a toothpick into each gummy bear to make dipping quick and tidy.
- Freeze the toothpicked gummy bears for about 20 minutes. Cold gummies prevent melting and help the chocolate set faster.
- Use a Styrofoam block (or a similar holder) to stand the dipped bears upright while the chocolate sets.
- Choose a quality melting chocolate for the best flavor and smooth coverage.
Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Bears
Pin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers or other melting chocolate
- 1 package cinnamon gummy bears
Instructions
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Insert a toothpick into each gummy bear, then place the bears in the freezer for 20 minutes so they stay firm while dipping.
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Melt the chocolate wafers in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly so it’s still fluid but not piping hot.
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Dip each frozen gummy bear into the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and stick the toothpick into a Styrofoam block to let the chocolate set. Allow to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or chill in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes. Remove toothpicks and serve or package as gifts.
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These chocolate-covered cinnamon bears make a sweet Valentine’s gift. I created a printable tag you can attach to a mason jar filled with the bears or tie onto a cellophane treat bag.
Download the printable from the original creator’s resources if you’d like to use it with your gifts.
More Valentine’s Day ideas:
S’mores Popcorn
Candy Wrappers
Heart Wreath
