This sprinkle laden little bites of chocolate are called different things depending on where you hail from but I know them as chocolate jazzies and I kinda like that name. Do I do a little jazz dance whilst eating them? Well, no but jazz hands? Maybe...
You normally find these in bags from your local sweetie shop but will Halloween looming I'm trying to find ways of making little treats to use up some of my baking supplies as my sprinkle addiction is getting out of hand...
I'm sure it doesn't take rocket science to work out how to make these but I've given a few measures so you know how much chocolate you'll need to make a small handful of these bright buttons. I would say the trickiest part was making the paper piping bag but I can make these in my sleep now! (You don't need a paper piping bag, I'm just a disposable living kinda girl).
You can use any sprinkles you have left hanging around and I think they'd be a great addition to any dessert table as you could colour co-ordinate them to match your theme. You could also use candy melts or chocolate colourings to change the colour of your chocolate base - the possibilities are endless!
All I know is that I had fun making them and as soon as the kids came home they were more amazed by these than any other cool cake I've made recently.
I store mine in a screwtop jar and they'll keep as long as the date on your chocolate.
Recipe
- 50g White chocolate (makes approx 30 x 1cm round jazzies)
- Sprinkles
- Piping bag - I used paper but any piping method will do!
- Greaseproof paper
- Melt chocolate in microwave proof bowl, be careful not to overheat! It took 1m15s to melt my chocolate and remember that the residual heat in the bowl melts down any last lumps.
- Cool chocolate for 10mins or else it will be too hot to hold in the piping bag.
- Pour chocolate into piping bag and pipe dots around 1.5cm in diameter straight onto greaseproof paper.
- Pour sprinkles onto dots and press slightly with the back of your hand to ensure sprinkles are adhered and to flatten your dots slightly.
- Pour over more sprinkles and press again.
- Allow to cool and peel off sheet! You can speed this up by popping them in the fridge but mine were set after about 30 mins.
The key to making these was in the piping and pressing stage as if you don't press them on hard enough they all fall off when you're eating them. I wanted my jazzies to be completely covered in sprinkles so I took a few photos which showed the sprinkling and pressing stage:
- Pipe dots.
- Pour over sprinkles.
- Press dots lightly (you can see how they spread slightly).
- Pour over more sprinkles to ensure sprinkles stick to empty bits of chocolate.
FAQs
Ingedients. Sugar, palm oil, whey powder (from milk), wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin), wheat starch, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier: soya lecithin; glucose syrup, natural flavourings, natural colours: carotenes, betanin, anthocyanins, chlorophyllin; glazing agent: beeswax.
What did jazzies sweets used to be called? ›
Jazzies were originally called 'chocolate nonpareils' and weren't as colourful as they are today. Instead, they had a chocolate base and pearly white sprinkles, called 'love pearls'.
What are chocolate buttons with sprinkles called? ›
The same size as normal buttons they are great to munch on whilst watching TV. Similar to snowies, jazzies are brown in colour with lots of sprinkles on top. We sell them in a 90g bag now which are perfect for taking to the cinema or eating whilst watching Netflix or antiques roadshow.
What are white jazzies called? ›
White chocolate jazzies are chocolate flavour round buttons that have been covered in hundreds and thousands. These candy sprinkles have made these sweets very popular all over the planet. Made by Hannahs, these creamy white chocolate flavour buttons are also known as white gems, jazzles or even snowies!
What are the white spots on chocolate sprinkles? ›
Those white spots on chocolate are the result of either fat or sugar bloom.
Who makes jazzies? ›
Hannah's Jazzies are an all time favourite pick and mix sweet. Milk chocolate flavoured discs covered with brightly coloured candy sprinkles. Hannah's Jazzies are an all time favourite pick and mix sweet. Milk chocolate flavoured discs covered with brightly coloured candy sprinkles.
Why are nonpareils so good? ›
Nonpareils are Perfect for Snacking, Decorating, and More
Nonpareils possess a dainty, unparalleled beauty that makes them ideal for decoration. Their delicate appearance and simple, delicious flavor make these candies a versatile addition to any decorated dessert.
Why do they call them nonpareils? ›
The French name has been interpreted to mean they were "without equal" for intricate decoration of cakes, desserts, and other sweets, and for the elaborate pièces montées constructed as table ornaments.
What are psycho mice sweets? ›
Psycho Mice are scary fruit flavoured jelly mice, perfect for Halloween or kids parties. Each mouse is around 9cm long, and vibrantly coloured. A exclusive sweet pouch has hit Sweetzy.
What do the Dutch call chocolate sprinkles? ›
Hagelslag (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦaːɣəlˌslɑx]) are small, oblong, sweet-tasting chocolate granules, which are sprinkled on slices of buttered bread or rusks.
Jimmies is the most popular term for chocolate sprinkles in the Philadelphia, Boston and New England regions. The origin of the name jimmies is uncertain, but it was first documented in 1930, as a topping for cake.
What do the swirls on chocolate mean? ›
A swirl with two loops on it may mean caramel for one company and buttercream for another, but it will generally always mean the same thing for a brand. Beyond codes, look for signs of nuts (large bumpy surfaces) or coconut (small bumpy surfaces).
What is the old name for jazzies? ›
The invention of Jazzies came later and they were interestingly enough originally named 'chocolate nonpareils'.
What are the ingredients in jazzies? ›
sugar, vegetable fat, WHEY POWDER (FROM COW'S MILK), WHEAT FLOUR (with added calcium, iron, niacin thiamin), fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin), natural flavourings, glucose syrup, natural colours (chlorophyllins, carotenes, betanin, anthocyanins), glazing agent: beeswax.
Are jazzies chocolate? ›
They have a smooth, creamy and crunchy texture. These delicious and yummy chocolates circles are difficult to anyone to resist. These are great for those who are having a themed party; why not also get the white chocolate once or why not buy the giant version.
What are the ingredients in chocolate pens? ›
Ingredients chocolate pen yellow / blue / red: sugar, vegetable oil (palm, shea), skimmed milk powder, emulsifier: soy lecithin, salt, flavor, coloring : E160a (yellow), E133, E120 (blue), E120, E160c (red).
What are Mr Goodbars made of? ›
GOODBAR Chocolate with Peanuts Bar. Around for nearly a century, HERSHEY'S MR. GOODBAR Chocolate with Peanuts Candy Bar is made with smooth milk chocolate and roasted peanuts in every bite.
