Go big or go home! When it comes to sweets on Valentine’s Day, that’s pretty much my philosophy. Okay, it’s pretty much my philosophy on dessert in general but Valentine’s Day gives us a great excuse to break out the best in baking! These sweet treats are the perfect way to end a special dinner or make for an amazing gift for someone you love. Get creative, indulge, and create a memorable and delicious Valentine’s Day!

Here are my 10 picks for Sweet Treats on Valentine’s Day.

Enjoy!

xo

Country Cake with Berries

This stunner of a cake is brings the WOW factor to Valentine’s Day! Load this beauty up with clouds of whipped cream and tons of juicy, ripe red berries. For a dramatic reveal, dim the lights and dazzle your guests with a gorgeous cake topped with sparklers. 

 

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting is always a hit! Whip up a batch of these lush red cupcakes and top with festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles or a combination of strawberries and raspberries.

 

Fruit and Herb Filled Ice Cubes

Make every element of your Valentine’s Day celebration feel special! Up your drink game on Valentine’s Day with these show stopping ice cubes loaded with fruit!

 

Cheesecakes in Mason Jars 

My mini cheesecakes are the perfect treat for your family, classroom party, or just to bake your way into someone’s heart. Top with shavings of a special chocolate, red berries, or a dollop of homemade whipped.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookies 

For a special treat on Valentine’s Day, add a sprinkle of fleur de sel to each ball of dough before you pop them in the oven. Present on a beautiful platter or fill glassine bags with a shiny red ribbon for a lovely gift.

 

Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cone

It’s a fact that Chocolate Dipped Cones make everything that goes into them taste better. Get creative with the chocolates and the sprinkles! I love the look of white chocolate with pink and/or red sprinkles! Load them up with bright red berries or your favorite ice cream for a memorable Valentine’s Day dessert.

 

Ice Cream Sandwiches with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 

Go ahead, eat the dough! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwiches are made with real cookie dough! Fill with a festive ice cream of you choice (red velvet, strawberry, or even chocolate chocolate chip). When you are ready to serve and the sandwiches are good and frozen, have dishes of sprinkles or crushed cookies out on the table. Let guests roll their sandwich in the topping of their choice.

 

Monkey Bread Cupcakes 

These knock your socks off Monkey Bread Cupcakes are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Wrap each cupcake in cellophane with a gorgeous bow and a heartfelt card.

 

Chocolate Dipped Oreos

Now is the time to take advantage of all of those fun Valentine’s Day sprinkles I’m seeing in every baking aisle. Use heart shaped sprinkles or go with red and pink for a super cute and delicious cookie. Fill a glassine bag or present on a special tray.

 

Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches

I made these Ice Cream Sandwiches for the holidays and they were a huge hit. Fill with your favorite ice cream and fun roll sprinkles. Kid and grownup approved.

 

 

We drink a lot of hot chocolate at my house, especially during the winter months. During the holidays, I try and make everything a little more special. This idea for hot chocolate is just one of the ways we turn up the volume on our hot chocolate during the winter months. With the recent shortage of canned whipped cream (GASP!) I thought it was the perfect time to share one of our favorite seasonal hot chocolate additions!

Instead of tossing out all of those candy canes from the holiday, repurpose them this week in your hot chocolate. It’s a fun thing to do with the kids and this recipe comes together in a snap. If you have company, this is a simple and memorable way to present hot chocolate. A tray loaded with mugs of hot chocolate with these adorable chocolate dipped candy canes is always a hit!

Enjoy!

 

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Peppermint Bark is one of my most favorite holiday treats of the season. The combination of white and dark chocolate with the hit of cool peppermint makes it totally addictive. It’s the most delicious addition to your holiday cookie plate and is a show stopper of a treat! I fill mason jars with Peppermint Bark, add a special sticker and attach a big red bow for a striking holiday gift. 

I used to buy this treat in the store until I realized how easy it is to make at home. It’s a perfect project with the kids! They love spreading the chocolate and sprinkling the crushed peppermint candies. The only issue is patience. You need need to let the chocolate layers set completely in between steps. This is critical to having beautiful layers of chocolate.

While the recipe is pretty straightforward, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure the best result:

*Use the best chocolate you can find. I used Ghirardelli Chocolate and it really made a huge difference.

*Now that you have upped your  chocolate game, take care of it! Don’t overcook/overheat the chocolate.

*Pull the chocolate out of the microwave before it’s completely melted. Stir until the last bits of chocolate are melted and smooth.

*Let the layers chill completely before moving on to the next step. When adding a new layer of chocolate, make sure the melted chocolate cools to slightly more than lukewarm. You want to be careful not to melt the layers of chilled chocolate with the new layer of chocolate.

*Store finished project in the refrigerator. If it sits at room temperature, it softens.

This is super simple once you get the technique down and takes only a few ingredients. I used good chocolate, peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies and a few tools to help the process. You need a sheet pan, parchment paper, and an off set spatula. I’m sure you could use a knife or regular spatula to spread the melted chocolate if you are more comfortable with that tool. Also, I used a ruler and a pencil to draw the rectangle onto the parchment paper. After you draw the rectangle on the parchment paper, flip it over  so that when you spread the chocolate, the pencil doesn’t get mixed into your bark.

Enjoy!