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Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs

February 6, 2021 by girlinspired 1 Comment

Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs are a special version of the popular treat. These chocolate bombs are hollow spheres of high quality tempered chocolate filled with hot cocoa, sprinkles, and mini marshmallows. Cocoa bombs are beautifully decorated Valentine treats and, when placed in a cup of hot milk, explode into a creamy, rich cup of hot chocolate! It’s a fun and creative way to enjoy Valentine’s day, no matter how you’re celebrating it!

overhead look at pink, white, and dark chocolate hot cocoa bombs in muffin tin with pink and gold sprinkles and pink marshmallows

Use this step-by-step guide for Hot Chocolate Bombs. Learn all about tempering chocolate and making ones that suit any occasion. Holiday white hot chocolate bombs, birthday bombs, or just because you want to bombs, are at your fingertips. They’re easy, pretty, and delicious!

open white hot chocolate bomb with visible hot cocoa mix, pink mini marshmallows, and sprinkles in side, other hot chocolate bombs in background

Why Chocolate for Valentine’s Day?

Whether your plans for Valentine’s day include a low-key day spent with those you love, a romantic night out with your love, or getting together with your girlfriends, there’s no denying that chocolate should be a part of all of it.

It’s only as we get older does the idea of chocolate and romance get introduced as a concept. We start to recognize a box of good quality chocolate doesn’t come from a drug store (sorry guys). We learn all the ways chocolate can be used in a sexy dessert like a dipped strawberry, a decadent dessert, or a beautiful array of assorted chocolates.

Somewhere along the way, we decided that without chocolate, Valentine’s day just isn’t the same!

Whoever invented Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bombs is quite possibly a genius. I mean kids might not care about the fact that you spent time tempering chocolate, but they will appreciate watching it explode in their cups! As adults, however, we can appreciate the effort, even if it doesn’t actually take much at all. They’re a treat for all of us at any age!

pink hot chocolate bomb, open hot chocolate bomb visible hot cocoa mix, pink mini marshmallows, and sprinkles, other hot chocolate bombs in background

When did chocolate and romance become synonymous?

If you’ve ever wondered why chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, I did a little digging. Turns out, this didn’t happen for quite some time. Back in the day (I’m talking Marie Antoinette days), the cacao bean was a luxury item and a rare commodity. Sugar was also a rare commodity, which is why the candy aspect wasn’t introduced right away. Most people were just using the cacao bean for its health benefits.

With increased technology and the introduction of chocolate as candy, centuries later, Valentine’s day became the target market. Cadbury was the first to cash in. They created cute boxes designed to attract lovers. The idea behind it was after eating all the chocolate you were to use the box to store your love letters. This was the beginning of the chocolate connection to romance. Hershey’s and Russell Stover followed suit.

Our idea of what Valentine’s Day means to us typically changes over the course of our lives. There are, however, two constants that remain. One is that it reminds us that love should always be celebrated and the other is that chocolate is life.

More Valentine's Treats

strawberry dream frosting

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Scratch

Chocolate Raspberry Crepes

Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe

The Best Chocolate Cream Pie

Decadent Dark Chocolate Buttercream

The Most Decadent Chocolate Lasagna

Valentine Pretzel Chips

Appliance Tips:

Silicone mold – This is an essential item. It’s how we get the perfect chocolate sphere, that easily pops out when set.  I get mine here, right through Amazon (affil).

Instant Read Food Thermometer or candy thermometer– Check the temperature of your chocolate (or whatever you’re cooking) and it gives you an instantaneous and accurate read. Tempering chocolate is a very specific technique requiring specific temperatures. You can alternately use a candy thermometer, but the chocolate changes temperature so quickly, it may get too hot before the candy thermometer catches up.

Double boiler – This isn’t a necessity, but if you have one it’s time to break it out. Otherwise, a tempered glass bowl over a pot of boiling water will work just as well.

Ingredients:

  • High quality chocolate dark, milk, or white – Avoid using colored chocolate wafers. Instead, use food coloring. It is super important to use high-quality chocolate when tempering.
  • Hot cocoa mix – What kind you use is totally up to you. You can usually find good quality hot chocolate at boutique chocolate shops, health food stores, even some fine cheese shops!
  • Pink mini marshmallows – Using mini marshmallows allows you to fit more inside, but use whatever you’d like!
  • Red or pink food coloring – Liquid or gel will both work just fine.
  • Festive sprinkles – Any colors you want. Pink and gold give it a delicate and stunning presentation.
overhead look at pink, white, and dark chocolate hot cocoa bombs in muffin tin with pink and gold sprinkles and pink marshmallows

How to Make Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs:

Tempering chocolate is a technique we use to get that beautiful shiny chocolate that lasts! Check out my easy to follow post on everything you need to know to get the perfect Hot Chocolate Bombs and specific techniques to use when tempering chocolate.

Step 1: Melt 2/3 of the chocolate over a double boiler. Remove it from the heat just as it starts to melt and while there are still unmelted chunks of chocolate. Continue stirring off the heat and add the remaining chocolate. White chocolate and dark chocolate will have different melting points.

Step 2: Once the chocolate is smooth and properly cooled to 82°F, place it back on to simmering water to melt just enough for molding. It is important to keep the temperature of the chocolate within the 82°-90°F range until it is in the mold.

Step 3: For pink hot chocolate bombs, use white chocolate. At this point, add gel or liquid coloring and mix well, to tint the chocolate. Just a drop of red liquid food coloring is enough to make a nice light pink.

Step 4: Spread a layer of chocolate inside each sphere and place it in the fridge to set. Gently remove each one and set up your fillings to be able to work quickly.

Step 5: Melt the edges of one half of the sphere on a heated cast iron pan or plate in the microwave. Fill with hot cocoa mix, festive sprinkles, and marshmallows. Melt the rim of the other half of the sphere and connect the two halves.

Drizzle the tops with melted chocolate and/or add sprinkles or decorations.

Use the same tinted chocolate for some drizzle on top! If you want to make it a darker red, use more coloring. For other festive hot chocolate bombs, you can really make these any color you want. Orange and dark chocolate for Halloween, or red and green for Christmas. Make them an assortment of rainbow colors for a unicorn birthday or keep them simple and classy with milk, dark and white chocolate.

To serve: place one hot chocolate bomb in a mug or heat-proof cup. Pour 6-8 oz. of steamed milk over the hot chocolate bomb. Stir and enjoy!

white hot chocolate bomb, open hot chocolate bomb visible hot cocoa mix, pink mini marshmallows, and sprinkles, other hot chocolate bombs in background
Can I use chocolate wafers?

That depends. If you want to temper your chocolate to get a beautiful shiny coating, and brittle chocolate that cracks open and doesn’t fall apart, then no. If you are ok with not tempering your chocolate and have a dull (albeit very colorful!) hot chocolate bomb, then it’s definitely doable.

More Hot Cocoa Bomb Ideas

  • Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bombs
  • White Hot Chocolate Bombs
  • Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs
  • Classic Tempered Hot Chocolate Bombs
open white hot chocolate bomb with visible hot cocoa mix, pink mini marshmallows, and sprinkles in side, other hot chocolate bombs in background

Valentine’s Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe

Use our basic hot chocolate bomb process to create pretty treats for Valentine's hot chocolate bombs.
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal
Author: girlinspired
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Equipment

  • 2.5-3" silicone sphere mold

Ingredients

  • 12-16 oz. high quality chocolate dark, milk, or white
  • 6 tablespoons hot cocoa mix
  • 1 cup pink mini marshmallows
  • red or pink food coloring
  • festive sprinkles

Instructions

  • Chop the chocolate into smallest possible pieces.
  • Place 8 oz. (or 2/3) of the chocolate pieces into the top of a double boiler or a glass/metal mixing bowl.
  • Heat an inch of water to a simmer in a small pot on the stovetop. Place the double boiler or bowl over the top of the simmering water (the top bowl should NOT touch the water). Stir with a spatula while the chocolate begins to melt.
  • Regulate the temperature of the chocolate carefully. Remove from heat as soon as the chocolate is melting, but there are still some solid pieces. Temperature should not exceed 120°F for dark chocolate or 105°F for milk/white chocolate.
  • Continue stirring off of the heat until the chocolate is smooth. Add the remaining 1/3 of chocolate pieces, a little at a time, stirring until they are melted as well.
  • Continue stirring the chocolate until it cools to a temperature of 82°F.
  • Once the chocolate has cooled, place the bowl/pan back over the simmering water and reheat just a little bit until it is smooth and liquid enough for molding. (88-90°F for dark chocolate or 85-88°F for milk/white chocolate) It is important to keep the chocolate between 82°F and 88/90°F at all times until it has been placed in the mold.
  • To make pink hot chocolate bombs, follow the above steps using white chocolate. At this point, add gel or liquid food coloring and mix well to tint the melted chocolate just before molding. I used just a drop of red liquid food coloring for these bombs.
  • Spread a layer of melted chocolate to cover the full inside of each sphere cavity. Place the filled mold into the refrigerator for 3-4 minutes to set.
  • Gently remove each half sphere from the mold.
  • Heat a small plate in the microwave or cast iron pan. Prepare your workspace with the hot cocoa mix and marshmallows so you can work quickly.
  • Quickly melt the edges of one half sphere on the heated plate, fill with 1 tablespoon of hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and holiday sprinkles. Melt the edges of the other half of the sphere on the hot plate and seal the two sides together.
  • Drizzle the tops with melted chocolate and/or add sprinkles or decorations.
  • To serve: place one hot chocolate bomb in a mug or heat-proof cup. Pour 6-8 oz. of steaming milk over the hot chocolate bomb. Stir and enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Follow me on Pinterest @girlinspired!

Notes

Use latex or cotton gloves to prevent fingerprints on the chocolate.
Candy melts or “dipping chocolate candy” can be used and does not need to be tempered, but flavor and durability is copromised.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks, Food and Recipes Tagged With: hot chocolate bomb, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

January 20, 2021 by girlinspired Leave a Comment

These simple Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are a delicious classic sugar cookie topped with the EASIEST liquid fondant! A thoughtful way to show someone you care doesn’t need to be intimidating. With a little secret, a lot of love, and your favorite sprinkles, you can make these show-stopping cookies in under 30 minutes!

close up of heart shaped sugar cookie with white frosting and pink and gold sprinkles

Giving and receiving edible gifts is one of life’s greatest pleasures! It doesn’t need to be complicated or exhausting, because we know that sometimes simple is best. It’s the thought that counts after all! Christmas time is another favorite time to decorate the classic simple sugar cookie.

heart shaped sugar cookies stacked with a bite out of the top cookie, pink sprinkles on the side and milk jars in the background

What are Valentine’s Sugar Cookies?

On Valentine’s day, we want to kick it up a notch and make these sugar cookies extra adorable. With this recipe, we can still do that with ease. The crisp edges, tender on the inside and melt in your mouth bite, make these the perfect base for decorating!

I’m going to let you in on a little secret on how to make the easiest liquid fondant, or glaze if you will. All you’ll need is a tub of storebought frosting. No messing with royal icing, or making a glaze from scratch (unless of course you want to). If you’re all about quick and easy, you’re going to LOVE this!

These sugar cookies are the perfect beginner’s recipe, and one the kids can get involved in. The delicious liquid fondant sets nicely and is the perfect platform for your favorite colored sprinkles.

This is a no chill recipe, so from start to finish you can have these ready in a pinch!

More Valentine's Treats

strawberry dream frosting

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe from Scratch

Chocolate Raspberry Crepes

Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe

The Best Chocolate Cream Pie

Decadent Dark Chocolate Buttercream

The Most Decadent Chocolate Lasagna

Valentine Pretzel Chips

Cookie Supplies:

Stand Mixer/Hand Mixer – Both will make life easier, but neither is a must. You can actually just mix by hand!

Rolling Pin – Dust with flour to prevent it from sticking to your dough, especially if you’re not rolling between paper.

COOKIE CUTTERS come in every shape and size imaginable! For Valentine’s day, hearts are always a good idea.

Ingredients:

  • Butter softened – Make sure to take your butter out ahead of time. You want it at room temperature even before you begin.
  • Granulated sugar – Puts the sugar in a sugar cookie.
  • Large egg – It is a good idea to take out your egg at the same time you take out the butter. Having everything at an even temperature makes for even baking.
  • Almond extract – You can use vanilla as an option if you’d prefer. Either one adds a nice hint of a subtle flavor.
  • All-purpose flour – Like most baked goods, flour is the ingredient that is the foundation of the recipe.
  • Salt – Brings out the flavor of the other ingredients and brings a nice balance to the sweet.
  • Baking soda – Gives the cookie shape and allows it to rise a bit without spreading too thin.
  • WHITE frosting – A tub, store bought. This makes “fondant” SO easy and the white glaze with sprinkles just looks so cute. Be sure to buy WHITE, not vanilla, or the frosting will be too creamy yellow.
  • Sprinkles – Totally optional. Red, white and pink are always a classic, but you can also opt for a little fancy-schmancy and go with gold, silver, little hearts, you name it.
overhead photo of heart shaped Valentine's sugar cookies, some frosted, bowls of pink and gold sprinkles, plate with smooth white frosting, and text overlay

How to Make Valentine’s Sugar Cookies:

Step 1: Start by creaming together the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or use a hand mixer. Add in the egg and extract and beat together. Sift in the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until the dough comes together.

Step 2: Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Roll out the dough between two sheets of paper (parchment, waxed or plastic wrap). Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to prepared baking sheets.

cookie dough rolled out on parchment paper with heart shapes cut into it

Step 3: Bake until the bottom of the cookies are just barely golden. Then, remove from the oven and let cool before transferring to a cooling rack.

Step 4: Heat frosting in the microwave for 15-second intervals, being careful not to overheat. Check the consistency by dipping a spoon and watching for a smooth drizzle. Pour a thick layer of warmed frosting into a shallow bowl.

Step 5: Dip cookies upside down into the frosting and quickly lift it back up. Drip off excess and place cookie face up onto a sheet of parchment paper. Top immediately with sprinkles, then allow to set.

Step 6: Drip off excess and place cookie face up onto a sheet of parchment paper. Top immediately with sprinkles, then allow to set.

Valentine sugar cookies arranged in a circle with white frosting and sprinkles and two glasses of milk

The frosting will set up and will be fairly dry after about 1 hour. Cookies can be gently stacked at that time.

Whether you’re making these for your sweetheart, your kids, or for yourself, these Valentine’s sugar cookies are irresistible, budget-friendly, and easy peasy. But make no mistake, they look (and taste) like a million bucks!

close up of heart shaped sugar cookie with white frosting and pink and gold sprinkles leaning against glass of milk
Does the dough need to be chilled?

No! It’s not necessary, but it can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator (up to 3 days) if you want to make it ahead of time. It will also keep in the freezer (up to 3 months) until ready to bake.

overhead photo of heart shaped Valentine's sugar cookies arranged in a circle with white frosting and pink and gold sprinkles

Valentine Sugar Cookies

Sweet, buttery sugar cookies with the easiest technique to turn store bought frosting into liquid fondant.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 155kcal
Author: girlinspired
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Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Recipe

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

  • 16 oz. tub of WHITE frosting
  • sprinkles

Instructions

Cookies

  • Cream together butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer or with a hand mixer.
  • Add in egg and almond extract and beat together well.
  • Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda and add to butter mixture.
  • Mix until combined and the dough comes together.
  • Dough does not need to be chilled, but can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator (up to 3 days) or freezer (up to 3 months) until ready to bake.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment, waxed paper, or plastic wrap to 1/4"-1/2" thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut shapes. Transfer to baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are just barely showing a bit of browning.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before removing cookies from baking sheet and transferring to a cooling rack.

Frosting/Decorating

  • Remove the lid and foil wrapper from the tub of frosting.
  • Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave and stir completely. Heat for additional 15 second spurts until frosting is pourable. Do not overheat as frosting will separate and be unusable. Check for optimal consistency by dipping a spoon into the frosting, lifting it, and checking to see that the drizzle smooths back out into a smooth surface of frosting within a few seconds.
  • Pour a 1" thick layer of the warmed frosting into a shallow bowl. Hold the sides of the cookie and dip it upside down into the frosting. Be sure to coat the entire top of the cookie. Quickly lift the cookie back up, allowing the excess frosting to drip off, and then place the cookie face up onto a sheet of parchment paper.
  • Top with sprinkles immediately and allow to set.
  • The frosting will set up and will be fairly dry after about 1 hour. Cookies can be gently stacked at that time.
Tried this recipe?Follow me on Pinterest @girlinspired!

Notes

When cutting out shapes, handle dough as little as possible so it doesn’t become tough or dry.  You can scoop up excess dough after cutting out and re-roll it, but dough gets tough after more than two time being rolled out.  I’d recommend dividing the initial ball of dough into two pieces and roll them out separately. 
If dough seems too soft, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before rolling out.  You can also place the sheet pan with cut outs into the refrigerator for 15 minutes or more before baking to help cookies retain their shapes during baking.
Dough can be colored with gel food coloring just before adding the flour into the butter/sugar mixture.
*Nutritional calculations do not include frosting or decorations.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes, Holiday Inspiration, Valentine's Day Tagged With: heart, sugar cookie, Valentine's Day

14 Perfectly Sweet Valentine’s Dessert Recipes

February 6, 2020 by girlinspired 3 Comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and baking up a special treat is just my kind of love language!  Chocolate, berries, hearts, and sprinkles will all do the trick, for whomever you’re baking!!  I’ve rounded up some of the sweetest recipes from Girl. Inspired. and around the web – make something delicious to celebrate the season with these 14 Valentine’s dessert recipes!14 Valentine's Dessert Recipes

Do you have a go-to dessert you typically bake for holidays? We really rotate quite regularly between cake, pie, brownies, ice cream, lemon, chocolate, crepes, cupcakes, ummmmm….. all the sweet things!

Chocolate Desserts:
Chocolate Kahlua Cake - the easiest, richest, moistest chocolate cake you'll ever have!

This Chocolate Kahlua Cake is rich and decadent – so easy to make with just a handful of ingredients to dump and mix – this is one of our favorite boozy chocolate desserts!

Chocolate crepes with raspberries inside, drizzled with chocolate sauce, sprinkled with powdered sugar, served on a white plate.

If you’ve never made crepes at home, let this be the first recipe you try – Chocolate Raspberry Crepes are really not complicated, but you’ll end up with an chocolate lover’s treat that looks at fantastic as it tastes!
Chocolate crust, chocolate custard, and whipped cream layered in small mason jars with silver spoons and a text overlay.If you want Chocolate Cream Pie done right, this is the recipe for you.  You can make this rich, chocolatey treat as a whole pie or in individual servings.  This recipe from scratch is the real deal and SO GOOD!
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries are the quintessential Valentine’s dessert – nothing says luxurious like these juicy chocolate drenched berries!Ice Cream CakeWhat??! Did you know that you can make Ice Cream Cake at home and it’s about a thousand times less expensive than purchasing one PLUS you can customize it with your favorite cake and ice cream flavors – that’s a WIN-WIN-WIN!

Fruit DessertsStunning Berry Topped Cake - actually quite easy to decorate!

You can use this Berry Topped Cake as inspiration for a store bought cake if you didn’t have the time or desire to bake and frost a cake too.  Pile strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries on top of a cake and add a quick glaze for a fancy patisserie-worthy cake!Lemon Crepe Cake

More crepes for your social Valentine’s dessert? Yes please! This Lemon Crepe Cake is a blast to stack and feels like such an indulgance – I love fun sweets!

Pink frosting swirled on top of a chocolate cupcake in a pink cupcake wrapper and placed on a doily.

Maybe it’s not chocolate that you want, but something sweet and fruity? You MUST try this Strawberry Dream Frosting made with marshmallow cream – it’s good on cupcakes, cake, or even straight off the spoon! lol

Clever Desserts

Strawberry Nutella Poptarts

Don’t Poptarts take you straight back to the most yummiest of unhealthiest breakfasts? These Strawberry Nutella Poptarts look amazing – my Nutella gobbling kiddos would love to find these for breakfast on Valentine’s Day!

Conversation Heart Cheesecake Recipe

I don’t care how labor intensive these Conversation Hearts Cheesecakes look – they are SO cute and taste delicious too!

Kit Kat Cake

I haven’t personally made a Kit Kat Cake yet, but it is definitely on my to-do list – it is so much fun and my kiddos would just love the clever decorations!

 

flat pretzel chips with white candy coating drizzled over them and pink and red heart sprinklesValentine’s Pretzel Chips are super simple to make and so incredible addictive to eat!  The perfect blend of salty and sweet!Banana Caramel Cream Mini Pies

Banana Caramel Cream Pie Mini Desserts?  Don’t mind if I do.  Caramel and bananas are a combo I just can’t resist!

Fizzy Jello Drinks

Now – talk about clever! Have you ever seen such a fun drink for Valentine’s Day? Impress someone with these Fizzy Jello Drinks!

Happy Baking!!

 

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes, Holiday Inspiration, Roundup, Valentine's Day Tagged With: chocolate recipes, desserts, Valentine's Day, Valentine's desserts

Valentine Pretzel Chips

January 12, 2016 by girlinspired Leave a Comment

 

Cute treats don’t get any easier than these fun Valentine Pretzel Chips.  My family love a good sweet and salty combination and I love making a treat that can be ready to eat in minutes!Valentine Pretzel Chips - the perfect combination of sweet and salty, you can make this treat in minutes!

These are a quick treat to serve alongside other sweet snacks for Valentine’s Day like chocolate covered strawberries or our favorite chocolate cream pie!

Valentine Pretzel Chips - the perfect combination of sweet and salty, you can make this treat in minutes!

I put together a little video to show you how easy it is to make candy pretzels.  I keep making different variations of these because my family gobbles them right up!  Play the video below and then go grab your supplies to make your own!

Valentine Pretzel Chips
1 bag of candy melts (the peppermint flavor is especially good!) or melting chocolate
1-2 bags of pretzel chips (you might want to buy them in bulk.)
Valentine sprinkles
bowl and microwave for melting, cookie sheet or parchment paper
Ziploc baggy or disposable candy bag

Instructions:

  1. Spread a single layer of pretzel chips on a cooling rack or sheet of parchment paper. Leave very little spacing between each pretzel.
  2. Place candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until candy melts are completely smooth.  Do not overheat and do not get any moisture in the bowl or the candy will seize up.
  3. Transfer melted candy to a plastic baggy (or disposable piping bag).  Clip a very small corner from the baggy – the size of the hole you snip will determine the thickness of the candy streams as you cover your pretzels.
  4. Squeeze the candy in a stream over the pretzel chips, weaving back and forth to cover the tray of chips.
  5. Immediately shake sprinkles over the top.
  6. Transfer the pretzel chips to the refrigerator to cool quickly.  They’ll be ready in about 5 minutes.
  7. When the candy has hardened, break apart any pretzel chips that have stuck together from the continuous candy stream.  Serve!

Valentine Pretzel Chips - the perfect combination of sweet and salty, you can make this treat in minutes!

Don’t forget to check out some of our other favorite ideas for Valentine’s Day desserts!Valentine Pretzel Chips - the perfect combination of sweet and salty, you can make this treat in minutes!

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes, Holiday Inspiration, Valentine's Day Tagged With: candy pretzel chips, sweet and salty, Valentine's Day, video recipes

February Inspiration

February 4, 2013 by girlinspired 5 Comments

Last year, I had the idea to group together projects by theme and share tutorials and resources based on those themes.  The response was really incredible and it’s time to put this back into practice.  Each month, I’m aiming to share a collage of projects and products that center around a common theme and then I’ll share the specifics throughout the month.  I hope you’ll be motivated to try something new as I share fresh ideas, fun products, helpful tools and just some great inspiration.  So, without further adieu, today I have our February project set:  a little Valentine’s, a little red and pink and chocolate, some sewing, some sweets, some fun DIY!  
 
Sweetheart Dress (pattern by Shannon Cook)
Spring Market Tute Tutorial
Vanilla Chocolate Chip Meringues
Chocolate Kisses Checkerboard Cake
DIY Lip Gloss
 
This list has been updated with project links for each of the specific posts! 

Filed Under: Celebrate Tagged With: craft DIY, holiday inspiration, inspiration set, sewing, sweet treats, Valentine's Day

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