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Conversation Hearts

makes approximately 3 dozen
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 minute
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 19 hours 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • heart cookie cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • ⅓ cup cold water
  • 6-7 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp extract flavoring My favorites are strawberry, banana, orange, and almond
  • food coloring
  • edible writing markers

Instructions
 

  • Add the water and gelatin into a microwave-safe bowl, slightly stir and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes. Once the gelatin/water mixture has sat, place it in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between each increment, until the gelatin is no longer visible and the water is no longer cloudy.
  • Pour the water into the electric mixer and add a cup of powdered sugar, mix until combined. Repeat this step with a cup of powdered sugar until the dough forms into a soft ball, usually about 5 cups. Then add in the desired extract and food coloring. Mix again, you may need to add a little bit more powdered sugar. The consistency that is desired is a soft clay texture.
  • Once the dough is formed, sprinkle the counter with powdered sugar and place the dough on top. Roll out with a rolling pin until the dough is approximately 3-4mm thick. Cut with the heart cookie cutter and place it on a piece of parchment paper to dry for at least 8 hours.
  • After the hearts have dried, write fun sayings with the edible marker. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgSugar: 44gIron: 1mg
Keyword candy, conversation hearts
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