Description
Indulge in the joy of creating Easy Valentine’s Day Patties, a delightful treat that brings smiles to both kids and adults. These colorful, sweet bites are not only quick to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to experiment with flavors and colors. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at home, these festive candies will enhance your Valentine’s Day celebrations. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up batches of these charming sweets that look as good as they taste.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp extract or candy flavoring
- Food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened butter and corn syrup until smooth.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your chosen extract; beat until combined.
- Stir in another cup of powdered sugar until incorporated.
- Transfer to a powdered sugar-sprinkled cutting board and knead until smooth.
- Divide the dough into three portions; tint one red, one pink, and leave one white.
- Roll into 3/4 inch balls, then coat in granulated sugar.
- Flatten each ball with a fork or cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Allow to sit uncovered at room temperature for one day before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg