Description
Romantic “Love Patties” melt hearts with their delicate blend of savory ingredients and passionate presentation. Couples can enjoy these delightful treats that spark connection and create memorable moments together.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 23 tablespoons heavy cream
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 12 drops red or pink food coloring
Coating and Decoration:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Valentine sprinkles or crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine powdered sugar, room-temperature butter, velvety heavy cream, aromatic peppermint extract, and vibrant food coloring to create a luxurious mint-infused base.
- Gently knead the mixture until a cohesive, silky dough emerges, adjusting consistency by introducing additional cream in tiny increments if the texture appears overly dry.
- Craft delicate spheres approximately one inch in diameter, then tenderly flatten each into elegant circular discs with uniform thickness.
- Arrange the mint medallions on a parchment-lined baking tray, then nestle them into the refrigerator for a brisk 30-minute cooling period to solidify their structure.
- Utilize a microwave-safe container to melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, employing brief 20-second intervals and stirring between each warming cycle until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Retrieve the chilled mint discs and meticulously immerse each one into the molten chocolate, ensuring complete coverage using a fork for precise dipping and drainage.
- Return chocolate-enrobed patties to the parchment, immediately adorning with festive Valentine sprinkles or crushed confectionery for decorative flair.
- Allow the chocolate-coated treats to set at ambient temperature or expedite firming by placing them in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes until perfectly hardened.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smoother, lump-free dough mixing that ensures silky texture.
- Control peppermint extract carefully since it’s potent; start with less and adjust to personal taste preference.
- Chill patties before coating with chocolate to prevent melting and create cleaner, more professional chocolate shell.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor and smoother melting consistency during coating process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg