Whether you are actually spending time with someone special or you’re watching Netflix alone, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to eat a lot of sugar. So, I consulted the mecca of cutesy, crafty and creative recipes, Pinterest, for the best treats to make this weekend.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Pops
Chocolate covered strawberries are classic for Valentine’s, but this recipe using red, pink and white candy melts and cute sprinkles add festivity and color. Also, using the lollipop sticks to turn them into pops makes the whole dipping process a little less messy.
Photo and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
Valentine Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are already delicious, but add a heart-shaped Dove chocolate to it, and it is even better. This recipe is simple and fast, great as a gift for someone!
Photo and recipe: Cupcake Diaries Blog
Red Velvet Truffles
Red velvet is basically the official Valentine’s flavor because of its popping red color. Truffles can get a tad messy during the mixing and baking process, but look at this picture: They are worth it.
Photo: The Novice Chef
Recipe: Dixie Crystals
Sweetie Martini
I am all about the sweet drinks, especially for holidays. This pink martini is mixed with vanilla vodka, amaretto liquor, grenadine and white chocolate liquor. If that sentence doesn’t want to make you hit the liquor store, I’m not sure what will.
Photo and recipe: Inspired by Charm
Valentine’s Snack Mix
This is a bit of a diversion from the classic desserts, but this festive snack mix will still satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to the M&Ms, white chocolate, and melted candies drizzle.
Photo and recipe: Glorious Treats
French Macaroons with Marshmallow Frosting
This recipe can be a little tricky and is for a more experienced (or brave) cook. However, if you want to imagine you’re in France instead of on your couch, then this might be a good idea. Plus, who doesn’t love pink on Valentine’s Day?
Photo and recipe: Diethood
Heart-shaped Cinnamon Rolls
For breakfast on Saturday, turn boring cinnamon rolls into something festive!
Photo and recipe: Cake and Allie
Soft & Chewy Red Velvet Cookies
I’m back to red velvet. These are the perfect from-scratch cookies to make for your valentine. They’re not too difficult to make, so you don’t have to be a pro in the kitchen!
Photo and recipe: The Domestic Rebel
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