Sugar Swings! Serve Some: Candy Foxes for Valentines Day

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Candy Foxes for Valentines Day



Is it me or are you also seeing the explosion of fox related stuff everywhere? I'm not sure what started the cute little fox trend, probably last years' What Does the Fox Say video by Ylvis, but I'm predicting that foxes out cute owls for the most shared, crafted, and meme'd animal of 2014! Well it may come pretty close.  Although I think my love of foxes started with the Dr Seuss book Fox in Socks.  I mean what kid (or adult) can resist a tweetle beetle puddle paddle battle from a fox in blue socks? 

Or maybe it came from the pretty awesome Fantastic Mr. Fox - probably because I'm a child of stop motion animated movies and there are so few of them these days or maybe because it's a little dark and I kinda like that, or that George Clooney is playing the Fantastic Mr Fox aka Foxy - get it George is Foxy - can he state it any more clearly than that?!


Well if you have a weird fascination with foxes like I do (who knew I'd be typing that), follow my fox board over on Pinterest!


And when I found these cute little fox take out boxes I knew I'd be doing some sort of fox related treat soon. One of my favorite candy bars is York Peppermint Patties.  I know another weird like.  Somehow I've passed the peppermint/mint liking gene down to the kids too, they also love them.  Every Valentines Day, you can find heart shaped Peppermint Patties.  I've made valentine owls with them before here, but this year I made little foxes with them.


Step 1: Dunk in some melted candy melts (I used 1/2 cup of red and 1/2 cup of orange Wilton candy melts).  Add 1 teaspoonful of vegetable shortening to allow for more smooth coating of the patty)


Step 2: Allow to dry


Step 3: Add detail with vanilla tootsie rolls and melted chocolate

I melt the tootsie roll in the microwave for about 7-10 seconds, then roll it flat with a rolling pin.  Take a large icing tip and cut out a circle with the round part of the tip (as shown here).  Then cut the circle in half and apply it to the heart patty.  The tootsie roll is a little sticky so I didn't even use any adhesive.  It stuck on by itself.  Cut out little triangles for the ears and apply the same way.  Lastly melt some chocolate chips in a zip lock bag, snip an end and pipe on nose and eyes.  It's really pretty quick.


And that's it.  Cute little fox faces.  


I'm going to use these for valentines for the kiddo's friends in class.  I think I'm going to just put them into the fox take out box or a cellophane treat bag, tie with some ribbon and add a tag that says "What does the fox say" and then "Happy Valentines Day of course!" I'm pretty sure all the 1st graders know that song but hopefully they don't say, "That's so 2013"!

Anyhoo, hope you like the treats and stay warm, this polar vortex is a great name for it.  I think we all need to start the countdown to spring!  Have a GREAT WEEK!


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    1. thanks a lot stephanie. I wasn't sure how'd they would turn out, but pleasantly surprised :)

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  2. these are so clever! i wish that i wouldn't have used up all of my little, dollar-spot, fox boxes at thanksgiving! darn it!

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  3. Aww, these candies are just adorable. I love Peppermint Patties too and think it's so clever to have turned them into these cute little guys for Valentine's Day. Pinning:)

    Beth @ Hungry Happenings

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    1. Thanks Beth!! Glad I'm not the only one who likes them!!

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  4. hey now you outfoxed everyone with these cuties! :)

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  5. Now I know what the fox says, LOL! Your foxes are absolutely adorable! I've been talking about doing a similar one ... my hubby has been bugging me to actually do it ... now he just gave me the "I told you so". Pinned :)

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    1. Thanks Brenda! I've been trying to think of a way to do these too. Then when I saw the heart shaped pps it clicked. Make them! Would love to see your idea!!

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  6. These foxes are adorable and a unique treat for valentines! We'll have to try to make some ourselves.

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  7. Oh, My! They are so cute!! Never thought about melting toostie roll for icing, what a great idea!

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    1. thanks Annie! I use them all the time for decorations!

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  8. What a cute, clever idea! Love it!
    xx
    Mila

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  9. You are always amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic project on The Inspiration Board at homework. I featured you in the spotlight!
    carolyn ~ homework

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    1. aw, thanks a lot Carolyn, you party is always so fun!

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  10. WOW! These are amazing! Just discovered you and your fun blog through Homework. I will be following along for sure!

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  11. These are so cute! My two year old loves that song :)

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  12. These are stinkin CUTE! I want to make these now! Yes York's are yum, my little man also likes them as well.

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  13. These are soooo cute... My kids would flip for these. Found you on Time to Sparkle Link Party. Thanks for posting these. I love them.

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