Cover Chocolate with Sprinkles, Call it a Homemade Gift

Although my pink phase should very well be over, I am still attracted to all things shiny and colorful.

Chocolates hidden under a pile of bright sprinkles are always welcome in my book, and Valentine's Day (or a sophisticated tea time) is perfect excuse to make them.

Nonpareils

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“Nonpareils,” which translates from French to “incomparables,” not only look sweet, but they’re also simple to make. Did I mention they’re also quite impressive when accompanied by a nonchalant tag that says “homemade”?

Seriously, that chocolate bar at the back of your pantry? It has “nonpareils” written all over it. And you’ll never even think of giving a gift of Smarties ever again.

Nonpareils

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Ingredients

200	grams finest dark chocolate (I used Lindt Crémant Noir 49%)
1	tablespoon coconut oil
	Multicolored sprinkles, to your heart’s content

200	grams finest dark chocolate (I used Lindt Crémant Noir 49%)
1	tablespoon coconut oil

Multicolored sprinkles, to your heart’s content

Draw nickle-sized circles on a sheet of parchment paper and flip the paper over.

Break the chocolate into pieces, then melt it with the coconut oil in a bain-marie (hot water bath).

Transfer it to a piping bag with a small, round nozzle or put it in a disposable bag and snip the corner.

Draw circles with the melted chocolate, filling in the circles from the inside out in a circular motion.

Let cool and harden for a minute or two, then cover in sprinkles.

Chill in a cool place, then carefully remove the buttons from the parchment. Serve with tea.

Are you giving a homemade gift for Valentine's Day? Tell us what you're making in the comments below!