Homemade Valentine’s Candies
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Homemade Valentine’s Candies
These candies are really quick to make – half an hour, tops! You will need…
- Candy Melts in your colour choice(s) – I used pink.
- Candy foil wrappers
- Heart candy mould
I bought all of these items in Hobbycraft, but you can also purchase them online. If you can find Candy Melts, you could melt down chocolate (white, dark, milk – whatever your loved one’s favourite is!) and use that instead of candy.
It is unlikely that you’ll need to use the whole bag of Candy Melts, so melt a large handful, and if you need more, melts some more. You can melt them in the microwave – I do it in short bursts, or in a bowl over simmering water on the hob (much like you would melt chocolate).
I find it easier to put the melted candy into a piping bag (or food bag with the tip snipped off) to pipe the goo into the moulds, but you can also spoon it in if you wish.
When you have filled the mould, give it a quick tap to disperse any air bubbles. I do this by lifting it from the counter a little way and dropping it back down. Place the mould in the fridge to set – I find Candy Melts harden very quickly, and they’ll probably be done in about 10-15 minutes.
When the candies have set, turning over the mould is usually enough for them to fall out – but if not, a little wiggle of the tray will soon have them popping out.
I halved the foil candy sheets and wrapped them around each heart candy, smoothing them over the surface and scrunching it closed at the back. You’ll soon discovered a method that is best for you.
With all of your candies wrapped, simply put them into a suitable box to present them to your loved one! A lovely sweet treat for them to enjoy – or to share with each other ♥
Ruth Davies Knowles
February 18, 2014 @ 6:24 pm
They look very pro! :-)
Helen Peakle Pie
February 15, 2014 @ 1:23 am
These sound really yummy and look perfect as a valentines treat or as a wedding favour!
ForestFlower23
February 13, 2014 @ 2:41 pm
They look fab all wrapped up to! What a great idea for a gift any time of the year. :-)
Agata Pokutycka
February 12, 2014 @ 10:45 pm
OMG, they look perfect!
One for me?
Please!
Pretty please…
Jen Walshaw
February 12, 2014 @ 10:04 pm
Oh I have some candy melts. Now I know what to do with them!
Kate Williams
February 12, 2014 @ 8:41 pm
Haven’t heard of candy melts before, they look great!
sonya
February 12, 2014 @ 11:19 am
So cute, I have never heard of candy melts before- something to look our for!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:39 am
My local hobbycraft sell them, and there are other brands online too x
laura redburn
February 12, 2014 @ 9:49 am
yum! sweets are that little bit sweeter when they’re home made.
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:38 am
Always! x
Kara
February 12, 2014 @ 8:28 am
these are fab!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:39 am
Thanks! x
Emily
February 12, 2014 @ 2:27 am
Perfect little treats!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:39 am
Perfect indeed! x
Manneskjur
February 11, 2014 @ 11:32 pm
I hadn’t heard of Candy Melts until now either! The end result looks yum!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:39 am
My local hobbycraft sells them, but there are other brands online! x
Healthier Mummy
February 11, 2014 @ 11:01 pm
That is so clever! I love the idea of making these, and didn’t even know you could get things like candy wrapping foil or candy melts. Will have to try this with the kids.
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:40 am
Hope you have fun making your own candies x
Happy Homebird
February 11, 2014 @ 11:53 pm
These are so cute. Must buy Candy Melts now!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:39 am
Candy Melts are pretty awesome! x
Emma Smith
February 11, 2014 @ 11:21 pm
What fun to make and they look delicious too.
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:40 am
Definitely fun to make! x
Vaichin@RamblingThroughParenth
February 11, 2014 @ 10:43 pm
Oh I like the look of these!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:40 am
They taste nice too! x
Jenny Kearney
February 11, 2014 @ 10:29 pm
I could spend so much money in Hobbycraft :)
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:40 am
I always do! I have to self-bar myself from there sometimes! x
Globalmouse
February 11, 2014 @ 9:59 pm
I haven’t heard of candy melts before…these look lovely! I would love to make something like this…thank you for sharing!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:40 am
It’s nice to use something instead of melted chocolate! x
Orli, Just Breathe
February 11, 2014 @ 9:46 pm
That is such a fab idea. I had no idea you can buy candy wrapping foil! Should head to Hobbycraft more often I guess…
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:41 am
LOVE Hobbycraft – I spend too much money in there!! x
Sarah Bailey
February 11, 2014 @ 8:34 pm
What a lovely idea – they sound delicious and look lovely ;) x
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:42 am
Thank you – they taste lovely x
mummyoftwo
February 11, 2014 @ 8:58 pm
Lovely idea – they look great too!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:41 am
Thank you x
Anna
February 11, 2014 @ 8:43 pm
These look great all nicely wrapped up too! We made our own shaped chocolates this week too but I had not heard of candy melts, I will look out for them
Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday Tutorials Pin Party!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:41 am
Can buy them online as well as in Hobbycraft – haven’t seen them anywhere else though x
bloggingastrid
February 11, 2014 @ 8:38 pm
I love this idea. I never heard you could make homemade candies, but it seems easy.
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:41 am
It’s easier than you think if you have the right equipment! x
Lisa
February 11, 2014 @ 5:16 pm
These look yummy and so simple!
Michelle Ordever
February 12, 2014 @ 11:42 am
a great combo! x