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Valentine’s Day Fudge

Andrea + Stef — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:35:07 +0000

Make some pink and red fudge to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This Valentine’s Day fudge is easy to make with colored candy melts and buttercream frosting. This is a no bake Valentine dessert. Add some sprinkles for a little extra fun.

This would be really funny in red, white and blue for Independence Day or in green and white for St. Patrick’s Day as well! Candy melt fudge is easy and, if you love candy melts, you’ll love this!

VALENTINE’S DAY FUDGE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these Valentine treat ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Candy Melts: Use your favorite colors and flavors of candy melts.
Buttercream Frosting: Make your own or use a can from the grocery store.
Flavored Extract: This fudge uses strawberry extract but you can use whatever you prefer.
Sprinkles: Sprinkles make everything better. As a side note, if you are concerned about nut or peanut allergies, many sprinkles are not safe so check your labels.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

Mix it up for no bake fudge on different holidays! Try these fun combinations.

4th OF JULY

Use red, white and blue candy melts. Try a raspberry extract!

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Use green and white candy melts. A peppermint extract would work really well.

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INSTRUCTIONS

If you’d like to print this Valentine’s Day fudge recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

2 medium sized microwave safe bowls
1 small microwave safe bowl
8×8 baking dish
parchment paper
spatula
sharp knife

MELT CANDY MELTS: In separate microwave safe bowls, microwave the candy melts until they are creamy and melted. Stop the microwave every 30 seconds and stir them. Do not over cook.

HEAT FROSTING: Place frosting in a microwave safe container and heat for 45 seconds or until the frosting is melted and smooth.

ADD EXTRACT: Pour 1 teaspoon (or less if you don’t want a strong flavor) into the frosting. Stir until well mixed.

ADD FROSTING TO CANDY MELTS: Divide the frosting. Put 8 oz in the melted red candy and 8 oz in the melted pink candy. Stir well.

PREPARE PAN: Line your baking dish with parchment paper.

MIX AND SWIRL: Pour the red and pink candy into the baking dish in random blobs. Tap the side of the pan to get any bubbles out. Use a spatula or knife to gently swirl the colors together. Do not overmix.

SPRINKLE: Add sprinkles to the top, if you like sprinkles.

REFRIGERATE: Cover and place the valentine fudge into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

SERVE: Once the fudge has set and is hard, remove it from the refrigerator. Pull the parchment paper out of the pan and place the fudge on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 squares.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Cover your fudge or put in a ziploc bag after it’s cut and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze: Freeze your fudge in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Defrost your fudge in the refrigerator.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are there so many different ways to make fudge?

There is no one “right” way to make fudge. There are many quick methods and many methods that take more time and chocolate tempering. For a fun fudge like this pink and red Valentine’s Day fudge we like to use a quick and easy, no-fail method.

Is fudge gluten free?

It depends! Fudge is usually gluten free but you’ll need to make sure you check all your labels to make sure your candy melts or any other ingredients you are using say gluten free. Remember that “gluten” is not an ingredient you’ll see on the ingredient list and can be in over 30 different ingredients. So if you need to make gluten free and don’t know what you’re looking for make sure the package specifically says gluten free.

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Valentine’s Day Fudge

Quick and easy Valentine's Day fudge made from colored candy melts and buttercream frosting.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candy, fudge, Valentine’s Day

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings 1 inch squares

Calories 165kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

16 ounces buttercream frosting
¾ cup red candy melts
¾ cup pink candy melts
1 teaspoon strawberry extract
2 tablespoons pink and red sprinkles

Instructions

Microwave the red and pink candy melts in separate microwave safe bowls until melted. Stop microwave and stir each every 20-30 seconds. Do not overheat.
Put buttercream frosting into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until it is runny and smooth.
Add the strawberry extract to the frosting. Mix well.
Add half the frosting to the red melted candy. Stir to mix well.
Add the other half of the frosting to the pink melted candy. Mix well.
Line bottom and sides of an 8×8 baking dish.
Pour or spoon the melted candy mixtures into your baking dish. Make sure they're in random drops. Use a knife or a spatula to carefully make swirls. Do not overmix.
Add sprinkles on top.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Remove from refrigerator. Pull fudge out by the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut 16 pieces.

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Chocolate Dipped Oreo Penguin Cookies

Andrea + Stef — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 19:47:22 +0000

These are the most adorable and easy little cookies to make. These chocolate dipped oreo penguin cookies are perfect for children’s parties, Christmas, winter, summer, zoo themed parties and anytime you want to eat a cute little penguin.

Oreo cookies are a great base for these cute penguins but you can use any cookie you’d like. A shortbread cookie would work as well as oreo sandwich cookies. This is a simple dessert to make but will impress everyone.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED OREO PENGUIN INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

OREOS: Use regular Oreos or any flavor of Oreos you love. These would be great with mint Oreos!
CANDY MELTS: Use high-quality chocolate candy melts and white candy melts like Ghirardelli melting wafers.
TOPPINGS: Mini M&Ms and little sprinkle hearts are perfect for nose and feet. Candy eyes are easy to find during Halloween in any store that sells cake decorating supplies or find them online all year long.

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POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

COLORFUL PENGUINS

Use any color candy melts (found in a cake decorating section). Some candy melts don’t coat quite as evenly or well as a good chocolate melt but they’ll still look very cute!

MAKE OWLS

An owl and a penguin cookie can be decorated very similarly. For an owl, place the eyes closer together with a nose right below. Larger eye candies are better.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Enjoy this great recipe as an addition to a tasty meal, special family dinner or dinner party with these other recipes:

Main Dish: Easy Family Favorite Lasagna – This classic side dish is easy to make and full of flavor!
Ice Cream: Mint Oreo Ice Cream– This is our favorite ice cream!
Ice Cream Cake: Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Cake – What’s not to love??
Bread: Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – Dip these in your marinara! YUM!
Drink: Hot Chocolate Bombs – Delicious and fun for all ages.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

parchment paper or waxed paper
one microwave safe bowl for each color candy melt
fork
double boiler (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

MELT WHITE CHOCOLATE: There are several ways to melt chocolate. The easiest way is to place white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second intervals until it is melted. The 30-second increments will help prevent the chocolate from burning. If your chocolate is nearly melted, only microwave for 10 seconds to make sure it isn’t overcooked.

DIP COOKIES: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip cookie into the melted white candy (or white chocolate chips), coating completely. Remove and place on parchment paper to harden completely.

KITCHEN TIP

Tap off any excess chocolate drip after coating the cookies, before placing on parchment.

MELT CHOCOLATE: Place chocolate candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second, stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 20 second increments until it is melted.

DIP PENGUIN WINGS: Dip the cookie twice in chocolate to make the penguin wings. Place on parchment paper.

KITCHEN TIP

Candy melts harden quickly. To keep your candy warm enough to dip a lot of cookies, consider using an electric fondu pot.

ADD NOSE AND FEET: Add penguin nose and feet before the chocolate hardens.

LET REST: Let penguins rest to fully harden at room temperature.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

STORE IN PANTRY: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 days if you can’t eat them all the same day.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you freeze chocolate dipped Oreos?

Yes, you can freeze chocolate dipped Oreos. However, when defrosted, they may have a bit of a haze over the chocolate and won’t look or taste quite as good. Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

How do you thin chocolate melts for a thinner coating?

You can thin candy melts, once melted, by adding a little fat. Consider using an unflavored oil or melted butter. Start by just adding a tiny bit and stirring in. Add more, if necessary.

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Chocolate Dipped Oreo Penguin Cookies

Adorable and easy to make chocolate dipped oreos with a cute penguin on top.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cookies, oreo, oreo, cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Servings

Author Andrea + Stef

Ingredients

10 oz dark chocolate candy melts
10 oz white candy melts
12 Oreos
12 orange mini m&ms
24 candy eyeballs
25 little orange hearts for feet

Instructions

Heat the candy melts in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until candy is smooth and fluid. Be sure to heat the white melts and the chocolate melts in two separate bowls. You can do one at at time so that the candy doesn’t re-harden before you get to the second color.
Use a fork or dipping tool to dip a cookie into the melted white candy, coating both sides. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to help remove excess candy and then set the cookie on a sheet of parchment paper.
Once the white candy coating has hardened did each side, dip each side of the cookie in chocolate.
Add eyes, nose and feet.
Let sit to harden.

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