Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis

Name: Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 martinis
Ingredients: 3 cups half-and-half cream; 12 ounces cake-flavored vodka; 12 ounces chocolate liqueur; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 6 candy canes (regular size), finely crushed; 3/4 cup white baking chips; 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

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By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Crystal Schlueter

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Updated on Feb. 15, 2022

A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive flair. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

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Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis

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Yield:12 martinis

Prep:20 min

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Ingredients

3 cups half-and-half cream
12 ounces cake-flavored vodka
12 ounces chocolate liqueur
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
6 candy canes (regular size), finely crushed
3/4 cup white baking chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

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Directions

1
In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving.

2
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving.
3
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.