Sure cards and flowers can be nice, but can we can we talk about the REAL star of the show for Valentine’s Day?! THE SWEET TREATS 🤤 🤣. When I think back to my childhood, these are the first things that come to mind for a Valentine’s dessert. Who’s with me?! As delicious and nostalgic as those may be, today we are sharing the yummiest and sweetest homemade goodies sure to please your friends, family, or hunny [and don’t forget yourself!] this Valentine’s Day!
More content to make this Valentine’s Day extra sweet…💝
Valentine Sweetheart Mix
Valentine’s Sweetheart Mix
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4
cups
pretzels -
4
cups
chex mix -
2
cups
popcorn -
1
bag
pink chocolate, melted -
1
bag
white chocolate, melted -
1
bag
Valentine’s M&Ms - pink & red sprinkles
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Melt the white and pink chocolates according to instructions
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Mix the pretzels with one of the chocolates, mix the chex mix with the other chocolate. Stir to coat.
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Add in sprinkles while chocolate is still wet.
Gluten Free + Dairy Free Chocolate Cake
The BEST Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Gluten free doesn’t have to mean no delicious desserts – this chocolate cake will keep you coming back for more…and more!
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1
cup
full fat canned coconut milk -
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar -
2
tbsp
instant coffee or instant espresso -
1
cup
boiling water -
1
3/4
all purpose gluten free flour -
3/4
cup
raw cacao powder -
2
tsp
baking soda -
1
tsp
baking powder -
1 1/2
tsp
sea salt -
1/2
cup
olive oil -
2
large
eggs
room temperature -
1
tsp
vanilla extract -
1 1/3
cup
coconut sugar
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease pan
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Mix the coconut milk and vinegar together in a mixing bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the Instant Coffee granules to a measuring cup and fill with 1 cup boiling water to make 1 cup of coffee (or you can brew one cup of coffee) Set aside.
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Add the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt to a large bowl and whisk well until combined. Set aside.
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Add the olive oil, eggs, and vanilla to the mixing bowl with the coconut milk and use an electric hand whisk to mix together wet ingredients on medium-high speed until combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients, add the hot water/coffee, and whisk or beat on low speed until the batter is completely combined.
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Pour batter into pan. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Perfect M&M Cookies
Perfect M&M Cookies
Imagine the most amazing traditional chocolate chip cookies – then add in Valentine’s colored candy and shape them into cute little hearts! It’s the perfect treat to make for your man, kids, friends, neighbors, anybody and everybody!
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4 1/2
cups
Flour -
2
tsp
Baking Soda -
2
cups
Butter
Softened -
1 1/2
cups
Brown Sugar
Packed -
1/2
cup
White Sugar -
2
3.4 oz Boxes
Vanilla Instant Pudding -
4
Eggs -
2
tsp
Vanilla Extract -
4
cups
Mini M&Ms or Sixlets
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Sift together Flour and Baking Soda. Set Aside.
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In a large bowl mix Butter, Brown Sugar, and White Sugar together. Beat in the Pudding until well blended.
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Stir in the Eggs and Vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture and stir until it is completely mixed.
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Stir in your choice of chocolate candy.
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If cutting into shapes: Spread the dough flat on a ungreased large cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 8-11 minutes. Allow the dough to cool completely before cutting into shapes.
If you are not making shapes: Drop cookies by the spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 8-11 minutes.
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Cookies will remain soft for days (and weeks) when stored in covered containers. YUM!
Strawberry Fluff
Strawberry Fluff
Simple and delicious, easily swap out the Jello for any color or flavor you desire.
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24 oz
Container of Cottage Cheese -
8 oz
Container of Cool Whip -
6 oz
Box Strawberry Jello -
2
Cups
Strawberries
Diced
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Mix all ingredients together, store in fridge until ready to serve.
Heavenly Strawberry Whip
An impressive looking and tasting dessert, ready in 10 minutes!
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1
Angel Food Cake -
8
Oz
Cream Cheese
Softened -
1/3
Cup
Powdered Sugar -
1/2
tsp
Vanilla Extract -
1
tsp
Lemon Juice -
16
Oz
Cool Whip
2 Standard Size Containers or 1 Large -
16
Oz
Strawberries
Standard Container
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Cut prepared Angel Food Cake into cubes
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Mix softened Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Lemon Juice and 8 Oz of Cool Whip.
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Chop Strawberries into bite size pieces.
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Add to pan in layers: Angel Food Cake, Cream Cheese Mixture, Remaining Cool Whip, Strawberries. Chill and serve!
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