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Buttercream Candies


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 candies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful homemade Buttercream Candies that melt in your mouth and can be customized with various toppings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla and milk until the mixture is fluffy.
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the buttercream mixture and roll into balls.
  5. Place on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
  7. Dip each refrigerated buttercream ball into the chocolate coating, letting excess chocolate drip off.
  8. Return to the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
  9. Enjoy your delicious Buttercream Candies!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months. Watch chocolate closely while melting to prevent burning.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing and Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 candy
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg