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I love making Bugle Elf Hats for parties! They never fail to bring a smile! These little treats are adorable, festive, and perfect for Christmas parties or as a sweet edible craft to make with kids.
“These Bugle Elf Hats are so simple, but adorable. And they represent one of my favorite movie characters!”
-Becky
These elf hat snacks are crunchy, colorful, and dipped in candy melts for a fun and whimsical holiday treat that everyone will love. The best part about making elf hats is that they don’t require any baking! So they are perfect for last minute parties or even fun neighbor gifts.
If you need more fun Christmas treats, be sure to try these 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies, Christmas Rice Krispie Treats, Christmas Cupcakes, or this delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge. Need a holiday cocktail? You will love this Fall Sangria or simple Pomegranate Martini too!
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Will Need
- Bugle corn chips: Cone-shaped base for the hats.
- green, yellow, and red melting chocolate: For coating the Bugles.
A full list of ingredients is included in the recipe card below.
Variations
Change the color scheme: Make Santa hats with red candy melts and a white trim.
Add a sweet surprise: Fill the Bugles with a tiny bit of peanut butter or frosting before dipping.
Go festive: Use different colors for other holidays like pastels for Easter or orange and purple for Halloween.
How to Make Bugle Elf Hats
- Place the green melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
Dip each Bugle into the melted green candy, coating it completely. Use a fork to lift the Bugle and gently tap off excess. Transfer coated Bugles to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool until the coating hardens.
- Melt the yellow candy melts in the same way. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a thin line along the bottom edge of each hat. Return to the baking sheet with parchment to set. Melt the red candy melts, transfer to a piping bag, and pipe a small feather on the side of each hat. Allow red and yellow decorations to cool and harden before serving.
Expert Tips
Use parchment paper: It prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
Work quickly: Candy melts set fast, so have everything ready.
Add sparkle: Sprinkle sanding sugar or edible glitter while still wet.
Store properly: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Bugle Elf Hat FAQs
Yes. Make up to a week in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yes. Thin with a little coconut oil or shortening for dipping, and use oil-based coloring.
Chill the parchment-lined tray in the refrigerator for 5–10 minutes to set faster.
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Bugle Elf Hats
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave Safe Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 bag Bugle Corn Chips, 7.5 ounce bag
- 12 ounces green melting chocolates
- 1/3 cup yellow melting chocolates
- 1/3 cup red melting chocolates
Instructions
- Place the green melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip each Bugle into the melted green candy, coating it completely. Use a fork to lift the Bugle out and tap off any excess chocolate.
- Transfer the coated Bugles to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to cool until the candy coating has hardened.
- Melt the yellow candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl using the same 30-second interval method. Once melted, transfer the yellow candy to a piping bag and pipe a thin line along the bottom edge of each Bugle. Place them back on the parchment paper to set.
- Melt the red candy melts, transfer to a piping bag, and pipe a small red feather shape on the side of each hat. Let the red and yellow decorations cool completely until hardened before serving.
Notes
Work quickly: Candy melts can start to harden fast, so have everything ready before dipping.
Add sparkle: For extra fun, sprinkle a bit of edible glitter or sanding sugar while the candy coating is still wet.
Store properly: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Great idea to make with the kids and grandkids, and they are delicious.
These hats are so cute! And they are so easy to make!