Holly Madeleines (Chocolate Dipped Madeleines)

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These Chocolate Dipped Madeleines are the perfect no bake sweet treat for the holidays. Store bought madeleines are made to look like holly – such a fun and pretty easy dessert the kids will love – plus they’re on sticks. Who doesn’t love food on sticks?

madeleines covered in green chocolate standing up in sprinkles.

Easy Chocolate-Dipped Madeleines

Madeleines cookies are an a soft cake-like dessert and dipping them in chocolate takes them to the next level. I used store-bought Madeleines so you do not have to use a Madeleine mold or a silicone mold or any special pan. Because these are semi-homemade cookies you can do them last minute – making them the perfect easy Christmas treat.

Madeleines come in so many different flavors and you can use whichever you would like, like chocolate madeleines, vanilla, lemon, or even pumpkin spice. They are super easy because they are on a popsicle stick that makes everything super mess free. There is also no oven baking required, so they can be a fun thing to make with the family!

ingredients in holly madeleines laid out on a marble counter.

Ingredients Needed

Madeleines: These can be any flavor that you want. You can make them homemade but I bought some from the store. Find them in the baking aisle at most grocery stores.
Green Candy Melts: You can find these at Walmart, on Amazon, or at craft stores.
Red Candies: To represent red berries – I used mini red M&Ms but you can also use cinnamon candies or sprinkles.
Lollipop Sticks: fun for the kids – but you can also skip the sticks.

process shot of holly madeleines being made.

How to make Holly Madeleines

Melt candy in the microwave according to package directions.
Dip the end of the stick in the candy and stick into the bottom of the madeleine.
Dip the entire thing in the green melted chocolate and place three red candies in the bottom corner, like berries.
Place on a waxed paper or parchment paper lined cookie sheet to dry. Chill the baking trays to set.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Expert Tips

Colorful candy melts can be hard to find at times in store, looking at places like Walmart or a craft store will get you exactly what you need.
If you want, you can use white chocolate and candy coloring to dye the chocolate green (this is not regular food coloring).
I used M&Ms for the berries on the holly, but you can do your own spin with it too. Maybe add some nuts!

FAQs

How to store this recipe?

Leave them in a cool or room temperature environment to prevent chocolate melting.

How long do they last?

These will stay good on the counter for up to a week or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.