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Assorted homemade Valentine candy in heart-shaped boxes

Homemade Valentine Candy

A delightful and customizable treat perfect for expressing love on Valentine's Day or any occasion, made with simple ingredients and creative toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 120 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Candy Base

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white) Choose according to your preference
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • sprinkles Colorful for decoration
  • nuts Chopped nuts of your choice
  • dried fruits Cranberries, raisins, etc. for extra flavor

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients and ensure your workspace is clean.
  • Measure out 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. If you’re using any toppings, gather them now as well.

Cooking

  • Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in short intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between until the chocolate becomes smooth and fully melted.
  • Once melted, stir in the teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture into your molds or prepared parchment-lined baking dish.
  • Add your desired toppings before the chocolate begins to set.

Setting

  • Place your molds or baking dish in the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to chill for about 25 minutes, or until set.
  • Once hardened, carefully remove the Homemade Valentine Candy from the molds or slice them into pieces if using a baking dish.

Serving

  • Your Homemade Valentine Candy is now ready! Enjoy or package them nicely in a gift box.

Notes

Store in an airtight container to keep fresh. Can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Keyword Chocolates, Gifting, Homemade Candy, Sweet Treats, Valentine's Day