Adorable Nutter Butter Baby Faces
Celebrate your upcoming bundle of joy with these delightful Nutter Butter Baby Faces! Perfect for any baby shower, these treats are not only irresistibly cute but also customizable in a variety of colors to match your theme. Made with classic Nutter Butter cookies dipped in vibrant candy melts, each cookie is transformed into an adorable little baby face, complete with charming features drawn using black decorating gel. Whether you're hosting a party or gifting these sweet morsels to fellow parents-to-be, these fun treats will surely steal the show!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
pink candy melts
4 ounces (Melted)
blue candy melts
4 ounces (Melted)
round white chocolate candy melts
16 (Unmelted (for faces))
black decorating gel
to taste (for detailing)
Nutter Butter sandwich cookies
16 (Unwrapped)
wax paper
as needed (for cooling)
Instructions
1
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 ounces of pink candy melts at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of vegetable shortening to achieve a dipping consistency.
2
Carefully dip 8 Nutter Butter cookies into the pink candy melt, ensuring they are fully coated. Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of wax paper. Before the pink coating hardens, gently press an unmelted white candy melt into the upper portion of each cookie to create the baby's face. Allow the cookies to set until the candy coating is hardened.
3
Repeat the melting and dipping process with the blue candy melts for the remaining 8 Nutter Butter cookies, placing them on wax paper and adding a white candy melt for their faces before the coating sets. Let all cookies cool until the candy coating is completely hardened.
4
Once the candy coatings are firm, place a small amount of black decorating gel onto a piece of wax paper. Using a fine-tipped paintbrush, carefully draw eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth on each white candy melt, giving your baby faces personality. Alternatively, you can pipe these features using icing for a smoother finish.
5
Allow the decorated cookies to harden fully before serving at your baby shower festivities.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Adorable Nutter Butter Baby Faces?
They are charming baby shower treats made by dipping Nutter Butter cookies in colored candy melts and adding a white candy melt to represent a baby's face.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 16 decorated cookies, consisting of 8 pink ones and 8 blue ones.
What ingredients do I need for the baby faces?
You will need pink and blue candy melts, round white chocolate candy melts, black decorating gel, Nutter Butter sandwich cookies, and wax paper.
How do I melt the candy melts properly?
Place them in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
What should I do if the melted candy is too thick?
If the mixture is too thick for dipping, add a small amount of vegetable shortening to achieve a better consistency.
When do I add the white candy melt for the face?
Gently press the unmelted white candy melt into the upper portion of the Nutter Butter before the colored candy coating hardens.
How do I create the facial features?
Once the base coating is firm, use a fine-tipped paintbrush and black decorating gel to draw eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth on the white candy melt.
Can I use something other than decorating gel for the faces?
Yes, you can pipe the features using icing for a smoother finish if you prefer.
Are these treats suitable for a baby shower?
Yes, they are specifically designed for baby showers and can be customized with different colors to match any theme.
How do I prevent the cookies from sticking while they cool?
Place the dipped cookies on a sheet of wax paper to cool and harden; this ensures they won't stick to your work surface.
Do I need to melt the white candy melts?
No, the white candy melts are used unmelted to create the shape of the face.
Can I change the colors of the candy melts?
Absolutely! The recipe uses pink and blue, but you can use any color of candy melts to match your specific event theme.
How long should I let the cookies set?
Allow the cookies to sit until the candy coating is completely hardened and the decorations are firm before serving.
What kind of cookies are used for this recipe?
The recipe calls for classic Nutter Butter sandwich cookies, which have a distinctive peanut shape.
Do I need a special tool for the decorating gel?
A fine-tipped paintbrush is recommended for drawing detailed features on the small surface of the candy melt.
Can I use these for a gender reveal party?
Yes, because the recipe includes both pink and blue options, they are perfect for gender reveal celebrations.
Is the white face part a chocolate melt?
Yes, the recipe specifies using round white chocolate candy melts for the face portion.
How many pink candy melts do I need?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of pink candy melts for 8 cookies.
How many blue candy melts do I need?
The recipe requires 4 ounces of blue candy melts for the other 8 cookies.
Do I dip the whole cookie?
Yes, you should carefully dip the cookies into the melted candy to ensure they are fully coated.
Can children help make these?
Yes, these are fun and simple treats to decorate, though adults should handle the microwave melting process.
What is the role of vegetable shortening in the recipe?
Vegetable shortening acts as a thinning agent to help the melted candy reach a smooth dipping consistency.
How do I store the finished cookies?
Once hardened, store them in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain their appearance and crunch.
Can I add more details to the baby faces?
Yes, you can add hair, tiny bows, or cheeks using different colors of decorating gel or icing to give them more personality.
What if I can't find Nutter Butters?
You can use other sandwich cookies, though the peanut shape of Nutter Butters is ideal for creating the 'wrapped baby' look.
Is the black decorating gel for taste or looks?
While edible, it is primarily used for detailing and giving the baby faces their expressions.
Do I need to refrigerate the cookies to set the chocolate?
It is not required, but you can place them in a cool area or the fridge briefly if you need them to harden faster.
Should the cookies be at room temperature before dipping?
Yes, room temperature cookies work best to ensure the candy coating adheres evenly.
Can I use white chocolate chips instead of melts for the face?
You could, but the round candy melts provide a flat, smooth surface that is much easier to draw faces on.
How long does the decorating process take?
The dipping is quick, but you should allow ample time for the coatings to harden before and after drawing the faces.