Hello All,
I've had a busy week, but I've been wanting to tell you about a sweet treat I made for my husband for Valentine's Day. They were so delicious and super easy!
I found these at Target:
And then I bought some melting chocolates at Micheal's and melted them in a measuring cup in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time:
I decided to put peanut butter inside each candy. This is what I had in the cabinet. It was probably on sale when I bought it:
First I spooned enough melted chocolate in each heart to fill each one about halfway. I let that sit for a minute or so, just to let the chocolate begin to firm. Then I put about a 1/4 teaspoon peanut butter into each heart. I suggest using 2 spoons- 1 to scoop it out of the jar, and the other spoon to get the peanut butter into each heart. I learned this the hard way, but having a mess on my fingers ;-)
Here's what it will look like after the peanut butter is put on. And then after the peanut butter is dropped in, simply spoon enough chocolate on top to fill each heart, as seen below in the 2 hearts. After filling the molds, put the tray in the fridge for 5-10 mins until they are firm. Using these ice cube trays worked great because they are flimsy so the chocolates popped right out when firm.
When they were done, they looked like this. And I put each one in a little foil chocolate wrapper, to make it look that much better!
Here they are displayed in the little box next to his other gifts. My husband thought I'd bought the chocolates from the store! I took it as a compliment :)
And in case you were wondering, this is what they look like from an "insiders view":
Now like usual, even though I put forth a lot of effort, my husband out did me. This was the first time we'd seen each other for Valentine's Day in 5 YEARS thanks to deployments and a looooong distance relationship for along time! So I guess we were due for a good one! Here's what was waiting for me in a box on the doorstep on Valentine's Day:
He also got me a cast iron tea pot. I have been wanting one for so long. The tea stays hot for at least an hour. He also got me this little warmer for the tea pot to sit on. You can put a tea light inside to keep it extra hot :)
Now, to catch up on all of YOUR blogs. Happy Sunday and here's to hoping everyone has a great week!!
I've had a busy week, but I've been wanting to tell you about a sweet treat I made for my husband for Valentine's Day. They were so delicious and super easy!
I found these at Target:
And then I bought some melting chocolates at Micheal's and melted them in a measuring cup in the microwave, 30 seconds at a time:
I decided to put peanut butter inside each candy. This is what I had in the cabinet. It was probably on sale when I bought it:
First I spooned enough melted chocolate in each heart to fill each one about halfway. I let that sit for a minute or so, just to let the chocolate begin to firm. Then I put about a 1/4 teaspoon peanut butter into each heart. I suggest using 2 spoons- 1 to scoop it out of the jar, and the other spoon to get the peanut butter into each heart. I learned this the hard way, but having a mess on my fingers ;-)
Here's what it will look like after the peanut butter is put on. And then after the peanut butter is dropped in, simply spoon enough chocolate on top to fill each heart, as seen below in the 2 hearts. After filling the molds, put the tray in the fridge for 5-10 mins until they are firm. Using these ice cube trays worked great because they are flimsy so the chocolates popped right out when firm.
When they were done, they looked like this. And I put each one in a little foil chocolate wrapper, to make it look that much better!
Here they are displayed in the little box next to his other gifts. My husband thought I'd bought the chocolates from the store! I took it as a compliment :)
And in case you were wondering, this is what they look like from an "insiders view":
Now like usual, even though I put forth a lot of effort, my husband out did me. This was the first time we'd seen each other for Valentine's Day in 5 YEARS thanks to deployments and a looooong distance relationship for along time! So I guess we were due for a good one! Here's what was waiting for me in a box on the doorstep on Valentine's Day:
He also got me a cast iron tea pot. I have been wanting one for so long. The tea stays hot for at least an hour. He also got me this little warmer for the tea pot to sit on. You can put a tea light inside to keep it extra hot :)
Now, to catch up on all of YOUR blogs. Happy Sunday and here's to hoping everyone has a great week!!
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ReplyDeleteThat cast iron teapot is just adorable!
So you make a big kettle of tea and pour away?
I am just getting into tea.
Would love to know your favorites.
Greg got me a kettle for VDay!!! Luv it!
Oh...and the candy...so so cute!
I would also like some heart shaped icecubes!!
xxooxx
There was a tea shop in Silverdale when we lived there, which was not too long ago, so it should still be there. But anyways they have TONS of loose leaf tea. I wish I could remember the name of it. It was on Silvedale Way, right next to the Domino's Pizza. If you have the chance, I'd check that out :)
ReplyDeleteyuuuuuum! i thought they were store bought too when i saw the pic on fb. :) i might have to make some of those. chocolate and peanut butter together is the BEST!
ReplyDeleteps, good thing you don't still live here, i'd steal that tea pot. :)
Yum! This is making me so hungry!!
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