{"id":2508,"date":"2022-02-14T09:06:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T15:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=2508"},"modified":"2025-01-20T20:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T02:51:49","slug":"chocolate-strawberry-heart-candies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/chocolate-strawberry-heart-candies\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>My wife has several food allergies, and thus for Valentines buying the standard box of chocolates isn&#8217;t an option.  So this year I decided to make her some chocolate strawberry hearts as a sweet treat and to show my love.  These chocolate strawberry heart candies are quite simple to make, but will be a perfect treat to show some love to your valentine!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-1024x778.jpeg\" alt=\"Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies\" class=\"wp-image-2511\" style=\"width:787px;height:598px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-1024x778.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-500x380.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-768x583.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-150x114.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-600x456.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-450x342.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-790x600.jpeg 790w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100.jpeg 1090w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You need to refrigerate these with the cookie cutter in place, so you&#8217;ll need several cookie cutters.  This is good as it allows you to make several shapes and candies at once, so you have some variety.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-1024x780.jpeg\" alt=\"Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies ready to be put into the refrigerator\" class=\"wp-image-2512\" style=\"width:-89px;height:-67px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-1024x780.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-500x381.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-768x585.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-150x114.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-600x457.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-450x343.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664-788x600.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/F17FAAA4-AF92-49AE-8444-6BC3127202ED-e1644851099664.jpeg 1087w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies ready to be put into the refrigerator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients-and-supplies-used\">Ingredients and Supplies Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the ingredients I used.  These are very allergen friendly foods and should work for most dietary concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ZyxRSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"762\">Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/freeze-dried-strawberry-slices---1oz---good---gather--8482-\/-\/A-54527745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"763\">Good &amp; Gather Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3J7TG6e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"764\">If You Care Parchment Paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41DHBNv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"765\">Variety pack of Cookie Cutters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"allergan-friendly-candy-sources\">Allergan Friendly Candy Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d prefer to buy candy, these are some great vendors that my wife enjoys from time to time.  But the cost per item and at times shipping can add up a fair bit, so look for deals and plan you purchases accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"no-whey-chocolate\">No Whey Chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Whey Chocolate<\/strong> provides some amazing <em>replacement<\/em>s of the popular candy choices that are allergen friendly.  This is often my go-to source for gifts, stocking stuffers, treats, etc. for my wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nowheychocolate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"766\">https:\/\/nowheychocolate.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enjoy-life-foods\">Enjoy Life Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We often gets cookies and snacks from Enjoy Life Foods, but they are our primary source for chocolate chips.  You&#8217;ll often find their products in grocery stores as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"767\">https:\/\/enjoylifefoods.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3689\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3689\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-blend-in\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/30D138A8-65D6-470E-B5A5-4D3A708CE6B9-e1644851025100-150x150.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-blend-in-name-stars-container\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Strawberry Heart Candies<\/h2>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/promincproductions.com\/blog\/wprm_print\/chocolate-strawberry-heart-candies\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"3689\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a> \n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Desert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">AIP, Paleo<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-3689-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3689-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"3689\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chocolate Chips<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Freeze Dried Strawberries<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-3689-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3689-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3689\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3689-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\">Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave.  Run it for 30 seconds at a time, then stir, and run again if needed.  Once they are 1\/2 melted, just stir them and they will continue to melt.  This way you won&#8217;t overcook them.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3689-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\">Place the cookie cutters onto a cookie sheet lined with a sheet of parchment paper<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3689-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\">Spoon melted chocolate into each cookie cutter.  Use a spoon or small butter knife to ensure it gets pushed to the edges.  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