Valentine Candy Hearts

Valentine Candy Hearts
Valentine Candy Hearts is It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. This recipe from Taste of Home requires confectioners' sugar, metal cookie cutter, watermelon-flavored candies, and meringue powder. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Valentine Hearts, Braised Chicken with Artichoke Hearts & Olives, and Spring Risotto with Shrimp, Asparagus and Artichoke Hearts.

Instructions

1
Place heart-shaped cookie cutters on a piece of foil, leaving space above the top of each cookie cutter for placing the ribbon hanger later. Coat the foil and cutters with cooking spray.
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Cut the satin ribbon into six 6-in. lengths.
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Place the ends of one ribbon piece together to form a loop. Position the ribbon loop at the top of one cookie cutter so the ends are touching the foil and the loop drapes over the top of the cookie cutter. In the same way, position a ribbon loop on each remaining cookie cutter. Set aside.
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Unwrap the hard candies and place in the large resealable heavy-duty plastic bag. Crush the candies using a mallet or rolling pin.
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Transfer the candies to the large heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
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6
Fill each prepared cookie cutter with the melted candy to a 1/4-in. thickness, covering the ends of each ribbon loop at the same time.
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Let stand for 1-2 minutes. Carefully remove the cutters.
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Let stand until set, about 1 hour.
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Royal icing: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder. Beat on high speed for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
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Insert the pastry tip in one corner of pastry or plastic bag and cut a hole in the bag.
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Place the icing in the bag. Pipe the desired designs or Valentine phrases on each heart.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings6
Health Score0
Dish TypesSide Dish
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