Treats: Valentines Day

Remember in elementary school when you exchanged valentine’s cards with everyone and you were an asshole if you left out someone? Well, why should adult life be any different? Surprise your friends or coworkers with these tasty treats for Valentine’s Day. WARNING: The food below is delicious and fattening.
#1: RED VELVET WHOOPIE PIE. Annie had me at “Red Velvet” (my favorite dessert in all the land), mixed with whoopie pie? OH MY! To check out exactly how to make these bundles of cream cheese click here.
#2: BROWNIE HEART CUPCAKES- For a step by step recipe click here

What You’ll need:

· Vegetable oil, cooking spray

· 3 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

· 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt

· 3 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces

· 12 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

· 3 cups sugar

· 6 large eggs, room temperature

· 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

· Basic Buttercream

#3: Surprise Inside Cupcakes- The fabulous Lauren Conrad has a Valentine’s cupcake recipe that is too darling for words. Any woman would love if her valentine surprised her with some of these cupcakes-too freaking cute. To find out what is inside this surprise cupcake and to check out the full recipe click here.
#4: Imagine a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with your man (or your crush/ Valentine), you have a full four-course dinner planned but what about cocktails? No worries, Elle has your back with this how-to guide on mixing his and hers cocktails like a pro for Valentine’s Day. This article is a must read and a must do.
#5: Before the romantic dinner comes breakfast. Surprise your Valentine with breakfast in bed, or bring them a pick me up at work. These Jelly donut muffins are sure to make him smile. To make them you’ll need:

· 2 cups all-purpose flour

· 1 tablespoon baking powder

· ⅛ teaspoon salt

· ½ cup sugar

· 2 eggs

· 1 cup milk

· ⅓ cup +1 tablespoon canola oil

· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

· Approx ⅓ cup jelly (I used raspberry, but you can use your favorite!)

· ½ cup butter, melted

· ¾ cup sugar

For directions and a step by step guide to make these delicious and adorable treats, click here.

#6: Strawberry Gumdrop Hearts- My favorite kind of candy is gummy anything, add strawberry and it’s beyond delicious. To be Valentine’s day appropriate of course a heart is involved. Check the full recipe here.


#7:  Handwritten ‘Valentine’ Cupcakes- I know you’re like…just another cupcake but this is special because it’s your handwriting. How awesome would it be to receive a cupcake with a handwritten note on the top? Step by step instructions here
All of these treats are to enhance your Valentine’s Day gift giving. What was your favorite? Tell me below