Heartfelt Desserts for Valentine's Day
A delightful collection of sweet recipes perfect for celebrating love and joy on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Cookies and Brownies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For cookies and brownies
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetener for cookies and brownies
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds moisture to the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for mixing
- 2 large eggs Binders for the cookie dough
- 1 cup chocolate chips For heart-shaped cookies
- 1 cup M&M's For brownies
Frosting and Fillings
- 1 cup cream cheese For whoopie pies filling
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sweetener for frosting
- 1 cup colored sprinkles For decorating cupcakes
- 1 cup chocolate ganache For Valentine Ganache Cookies
Decorations
- 1 piece heart-shaped cookie cutter For cutting cookies
- 1 pound white chocolate For chocolate bark base
- 1 cup various toppings (e.g. nuts, fruits) For customizing chocolate bark
Instructions
Preparation of Cookie Dough
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour and chocolate chips until the dough forms.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- For the brownies, prepare batter and pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Assembly and Decoration
- Prepare the cream filling and spread between two cookies to make sandwiches.
- Decorate cupcakes with pink frosting and sprinkles.
- Melt the white chocolate for the chocolate bark and add toppings of your choice.
Notes
These recipes can be easily customized with different flavors and colors. Feel free to experiment with your favorite additions.