These peppermint sticks look beautiful and taste even better! Leave out a dish of them when trimming the tree or relaxing by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa

12 (5-inch) peppermint sticks
7 oz white chocolate, melted
1/4 cup white nonpareils

Dip peppermint sticks, one at a time, into melted chocolate. Transfer to a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Allow chocolate to set slightly, about 5 minutes. Roll chocolate end of peppermint sticks in nonpareils. Return to lined pan and let stand at room temperature until chocolate hardens.