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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

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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.

 

 

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Be warned: I’m having a serious moment with peppermint. It started last weekend at a restaurant outside Chicago. The only thing I remember from that night is when the world’s most perfect peppermint ice cream topped with chocolate sauce arrived at the table, my life was forever changed. I’ve been a food fan for as long

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Be warned: I’m having a serious moment with peppermint. It started last weekend at a restaurant outside Chicago. The only thing I remember from that night is when the world’s most perfect peppermint ice cream topped with chocolate sauce arrived at the table, my life was forever changed.

I’ve been a food fan for as long as I can remember. If something is really good, I’m not shy about being all in. That said, I’ve never liked a dessert so much I ordered seconds. Yep, I did that. I ordered an entire second bowl of ice cream with chocolate sauce and devoured it. The ice cream was incredible and every once in a few bites, you got a hit of these perfect little bits of actual crushed up peppermint candies in the ice cream.

It was that perfect combination of chocolate and peppermint that got me hooked on finding a new way to enjoy those simple, classic flavors. I wanted to recreate a version of it and found the perfect vehicle: Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches.

There are only three ingredients in this dessert so use the best ice cream, cookies, and peppermint candies you can find. I used Graeter’s Ice Cream and Nabisco’s Famous Wafers for the chocolate cookie. Nabisco’s Famous Wafer work because the chocolate isn’t overwhelming and the size of the cookie is perfect.

This ice cream sandwich is super easy to assemble and fun to do with the kids. Kids love playing with the ice cream scooper, squeezing the ice cream between the cookies, and rolling it in crushed peppermint. If you notice the ice cream getting too soft after you make the sandwich, stick them in the freezer for 15 minutes before rolling them in the candies. If you are looking for a more professional look, use a butter knife to clean up ice cream around the edges of the sandwiches before you roll them in candy.

This delicious holiday treat is the perfect special treat!

Enjoy!

-xo

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Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches
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Prep time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pint Peppermint Ice Cream
  • 12 Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers
  • Crushed Peppermint Candies
Instructions
  1. Scoop ¼ cup of peppermint ice cream onto center of chocolate wafer.
  2. Top with another chocolate wafer and gently press together until ice cream reaches edge of wafer.
  3. Roll edges of sandwiches in crushed peppermint candies.
  4. Wrap sandwiches in parchment paper or plastic wrap and freeze for an hour before serving.

 

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Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches are going to change your entire summer. This sandwich is the perfect marriage of two of my favorite treats: frozen cookie dough and ice cream. The combination is so off the charts good and the kids are going to flip for them. As it turns out, the only thing better than

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Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches are going to change your entire summer. This sandwich is the perfect marriage of two of my favorite treats: frozen cookie dough and ice cream. The combination is so off the charts good and the kids are going to flip for them. As it turns out, the only thing better than cookie dough, is frozen cookie dough topped with ice cream!

Since I’m sure you have been warned about the dangers of eating cookie dough, let’s just put those fears to rest upfront. The reason for concern is the use of raw eggs and bacteria. In this recipe, eggs and chemical leavoners have been eliminated. Milk is added for liquid. You get all of the delicious taste of the cookie dough without the threat of bacteria.

Remember to line the pan with parchment paper that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. You want the edges of the parchment paper to hang over the sides so that you can lift the cookie dough layers out after they are frozen. There is nothing worse than going to all that hard work only to have something stick to the pan.

Kick off summer with the perfect frozen summer treat!

Enjoy!

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Mind blown.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich
Author: 
Recipe type: Chocolate Chip Cookie Doug Ice Cream Sandwich
 
Ingredients
  • 2¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1¼ cups chocolate chips
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened when ready to use
Instructions
  1. Line 8x8 inch baking pan with two sheets of parchment paper. Paper should hang over edges of pan so that you can lift cookie dough out of pan easily. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Sift mixture and set aside.
  3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with brown sugar and white sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Stir in vanilla and milk.
  5. Gradually add flour mixture until incorporated.
  6. Allow mixture to completely cool before you add chocolate chips or the chips will melt and discolor cookie dough.
  7. Once mixture is completely cooled, add chocolate chips.
  8. Place half of the cookie dough in the pan. Using hands,press dough down to form even layer.
  9. Spray both sides of two more sheets of parchment paper and place on top of cookie dough.
  10. Top with remaining cookie dough and press into even layer.
  11. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for an hour or until frozen.
  12. Remove frozen layers of cookie dough from pan and carefully, remove all parchment paper.
  13. Layer pan with two more sheets of parchment paper with edges over pan. Spray with nonstick spray.
  14. Place first layer of cookie dough in pan with flat, smooth side of square down.
  15. Spread softened vanilla ice cream over layer of cookie dough sheet.
  16. Top with remaining cookie dough square with flat, smooth side up in the pan. Gently press into pan.
  17. Wrap pan with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Overnight is best.
  18. Use parchment paper to lift cookie dough ice cream square out of pan.
  19. Run sharp knife under hot water and cut into squares.
Notes
*work quickly cutting sandwiches as ice cream will begin to melt.

*wipe knife with towel and run knife under hot water between cuts.

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