Homemade Chocolate Nonpareils Candy Recipe
Homemade Chocolate Nonpareils Candy is a simple and delightful treat featuring rich Ghirardelli dark chocolate discs topped with colorful nonpareil sprinkles. These bite-sized candies are easy to make with just two ingredients and require no baking, making them perfect for quick homemade sweets or gifts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 20-25 candies depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup nonpareils (small decorative candy sprinkles)
Instructions
- Prepare the Nonpareils: Pour the nonpareils evenly into an 8 or 9-inch baking dish, spreading them out to form a single layer. Set the dish aside to prepare the chocolate.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, then stir thoroughly until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Pipe the Chocolate Circles: Spoon the melted chocolate into a resealable plastic bag and snip off a small corner of the bag. Use this to swirl circles of chocolate directly onto the layer of nonpareils in the pan, making discs as large or small as you like.
- Chill to Set: Carefully transfer the baking dish to the refrigerator and let the chocolate set for 15 minutes. Once chilled and firm, gently lift each chocolate circle off the sprinkles. If there are excess small drizzles of chocolate, knock them off to keep the candies neat. Repeat with any remaining melted chocolate and sprinkles if necessary.
Notes
- You can substitute Ghirardelli melting wafers with any high-quality dark chocolate chips or candy melts.
- If you prefer milk chocolate or white chocolate, feel free to use those instead of dark chocolate.
- Ensure to handle the chocolate gently after chilling to avoid cracking.
- Store candies in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Experiment with different sprinkle colors or sizes for festive variations.
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