What's more dainty at a tea party than a sweetly decorated petit four? My recipe is super easy and so delicious. Don't they look good? Make them for your friends and they'll make you look good too!
Notice I don't dip them and level them perfectly. I think it adds to the uniqueness and homemade look. Ok, honestly, they look like this because I ran out of oil to add to the melted candy coating. It's important. Don't forget. So why am I not taking the time to redo them so they'll be absolutely perfect for my photos? Because I am human and you are too and I want you to feel comfortable making these---even if they don't look like they belong on a magazine cover. I'm giving myself permission to be imperfect. That's important too. Don't forget.
My husband made the little flowers with gum paste, luster dust, and little pearly candies. He's always making cute flowers for me out of gum paste. I came home from my last blogging conference and told him I'm recruiting him onto my creative team. He felt sort of honored until he found out my creative team now consisted of two members.
These tasty treats are a spin on my Fruity Brownie recipe. They're rich, tangy, and fairly dense, so you'll be fine cutting them small. One batch makes approximately 75 squares. For a taller petit four, fill with frosting, chocolate, jam, or whatever you please!
Fruity Petit Fours
16 oz. boxed pound cake mix
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 eggs
2/3 c. water
(2) .15 oz. envelopes flavored drink mix
colored candy coating
oil
Heat oven to 350ยบ. Grease a 15x9 jelly roll pan (or line with parchment paper). Mix all ingredients on low for 30 seconds and then on high for 2 minutes. Bake for about 20 minutes or until done through. Cool completely, then cut into squares. Melt candy coating completely and then add in oil, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it's reached your desired dipping consistency. Dip cakes and let cool on a cooling rack until set. If you want to top them with sprinkles or something similar, make sure you do that right away after dipping, as the coating will set fast.
I'd love to know if you give these a try!
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Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the party!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteyour petit fours look amazing, I don't know quite when, but I will be making these for an event! Pinning!
Thanks for the party!
Hope you're enjoying summer!
xo
Chris
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYour petit fours are adorable. Thanks so much for hosting.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Hello dear Sarah!
ReplyDeleteToday I'm sharing baking, clean silver and a tablescape. Thank you so much for hosting this fun party.
Have a great week.
FABBY
Hello cute lady! Thank you for hosting. I love stopping by your fabulous party. Please come and party with us. We would love to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
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hi (this is cainan) you are the best.
ReplyDeletethese look terrific! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo
ReplyDeletePretty and I bet yummy too! Thanks for sharing them with SYC.
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Jann
Those party treats look so yummy! Thanks for dropping by the party Sarah. Hope your having a great week! Theresa @DearCreatives
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