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valentine's day orange chocolate creams

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Anthony Nicometi Jr
@AnthonyNicometi
Cheektowaga, NY

Sometime last winter, I found myself attempting to make a small batch of peppermint patties and thought to myself, "Well... If I substitute the flavoring, this could work for anything!" And that's what I did. The Orange Creams were born! Adjusting the oil/extracts and food colorings and the options are endless! I hope you enjoy these candies.

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Your valentine is going to love these orange chocolate cremes on Valentine's Day or any of the other 364 days. These rich chocolate candies have a fruit, creamy orange center. They taste exactly like ones you can buy at an expensive candy store, but they're easy to make at home. The orange flavor is just right - not overpowering.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 24 candies
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For valentine's day orange chocolate creams

  • 2 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter (cubed)
  • 1 tsp
    orange extract or oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • orange food coloring to desired color
  • 1 1/2 c
    dark or milk chocolate (preference)
  • 1 tsp
    vegetable shortening

How To Make valentine's day orange chocolate creams

Test Kitchen Tips
To make orange food coloring, use 2 drops of yellow and 1 drop of red.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, orange extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring until combined and forms a sticky consistency.
    1
    Prepare the cream filling. Combine confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, orange extract, vanilla extract, and food coloring until combined and forms a sticky consistency.
  • Wrap the filling and refrigerate.
    2
    Wrap in a sheet of cling wrap and pop in the freezer. Allow to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and add 1 tsp vegetable shortening.
    3
    Melt your chocolate over a double boiler in order to melt completely. If the chocolate is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin out slightly.
  • Form the chilled filling into desired size and chill.
    4
    Working quickly before the mixture becomes sticky, cut your filling to the desired size. Roll to desired thickness. Once cut, return to the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Shape the filling.
    5
    Take a few out at a time out of the freezer and shape.
  • Dip in melted chocolate.
    6
    Then dip in the chocolate. Set on parchment or a silicone mat to set and harden.
  • Allow to harden.
    7
    Once hardened, commence eating and enjoy responsibly.
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