PEPERO DAY – One of Korea’s Sweetest Traditions🍫💕

Every year on November 11th, Korea celebrates one of its sweetest and most heartwarming traditions — Pepero Day (빼빼로데이)! It’s the day when people exchange chocolate-coated biscuit sticks as playful tokens of love, friendship, and appreciation.

The Story Behind Pepero Day

Legend has it that this fun tradition began when high school students wished each other to be as slim as Pepero sticks. Over time, this quirky gesture evolved into a joyful celebration of affection and small delights (plus lots of tasty snacks!). Today, thanks to the K-wave, Pepero Day has traveled far beyond Korea’s borders.

So if you haven’t grabbed some Pepero yet — why not make your own at home?

Here’s an easy and fun recipe to try!

How to Make Pretty Pepero at Home

The best thing about making your own Pepero is that you can customize everything — from the chocolate type to the toppings and sweetness level. They also make great handmade gifts for your loved ones!

🍭 Ingredients:

• Breadsticks / Pretzel rods / Wafer rolls

• Chocolate bits (dark, milk, or white)

• Toppings of your choice: sliced almonds, hazelnuts, nuts, strawberry flakes, sprinkles, etc.

🍫 Step 1: Melt the Chocolate

Pick your favorite chocolate and melt it using one of the methods below:

a) Microwave: Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

b) Double boil:

– Fill a saucepan with 2–3 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer.

– Place a heatproof bowl on top (make sure it doesn’t touch the water).

– Add the chocolate and stir as it melts.

– Turn off the heat when only a few unmelted pieces remain — they’ll melt with the residual heat.

🍡 Step 2: Coat the Sticks with Melted Chocolate

Dip each stick into the melted chocolate, leaving one end uncoated so they’re easier to hold without making a mess.

✨ Step 3: Decorate!

Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle on your favorite toppings. You can recreate classic Pepero flavors or invent your own — think matcha almond, dark chocolate hazelnut, or strawberry crunch!

Lay the coated sticks on wax paper or a cooling rack and let them dry for 15–20 minutes.

And that’s it — your homemade Pepero are ready to enjoy! They’re perfect for snacking, gifting, or sharing with loved ones.

Tips: Where to Find Authentic Pepero

If you’d like to taste authentic Korean Pepero, you can easily find them through:

• Delivery K – The biggest Korean food delivery app in Southeast Asia

• In Vietnam, you can visit DK Mart Hanoi or DK Mart HCM, where you’ll find a wide range of Pepero flavors along with special promotions.

This Pepero Day, share a little sweetness with your friends and family. 💖

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