The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner! Have you gotten your special someone something to let them know how you feel? (I know I haven’t!) This year, there’s no need to spend a whole lot of money, it’s the thought that counts right?!
Here are just a few suggestions for a homemade treat straight from the heart:
Valentine (Heart) Cookies
Photo Credit: thediydreamer.com
What you’ll need:
- Butter
- White sugar, eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
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iHeartPancakes
Photo Credit: 1pureheart.blogspot.com
How to make it:
- Take regular pancake batter of your choice and mix it with red or pink food coloring.
- Put the mix into a squeeze bottle or icing squeeze bag.
- After placing a regular amount of batter to make a pancake, add the colored batter to the top of the uncooked pancake in the heart-filled shape.
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Heart Rice Krispie Pops
Photo Credit: http://www.skiptomylou.org
For the kid in all of us, make these Valentine Rice Krispie treats with only a few simple ingredients.
What you’ll need:
- Butter
- Large Marshmallows
- Rice Krispies Cereal
- Heart shaped cookie cutter
- Cookie Sheet
- Lollipop sticks (Popsicle sticks will work too)
*A cheap way to get around having a heart shaped cookie cutter is to cut a heart out of paper and then use your knife to trace the heart.
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Kristel Lugo | CW44 Tampa Bay
