This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Purdue chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, you have to admit it’s a good excuse to eat some chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you have a Valentine’s date or not, these recipes are perfect to bake for your partner or friends alike.
1. Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
What You Need:
- Pillsbury Ready To Bake Refrigerated Cookie Dough
- Food Dye
- Ready-to-Use Icing Tube in Red
directions:
- Separate the cookie dough into five sections.
- Color the five sections into pink, yellow, blue, purple, and green.
- Roll out and cut into hearts.
- Bake and cool.
- Write the messages with the red icing.
2. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
what you need:
- Strawberry Cake Mix
- Ready-Made Chocolate Icing
- Strawberries
- Candy Melt Chocolates
directions:
- Mix the cupcake batter.
- Bake and cool.
- Pipe the icing on the cupcakes.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave.
- Coat the strawberries in chocolate and chill.
- Garnish the cupcake with the chocolate-covered strawberry.
3. Homemade Chocolate Assortment Box
what you need:
- Milk Chocolate bars
- White Chocolate bars
- Fillings (Jams, Nut butters, Caramel, and Marshmallow Fluff)
- Ice Cube Tray
Directions:
- Melt the chocolate and pour into a tray or mold.
- Flip it over to remove excess chocolate.
- Chill until hardened.
- Fill with a variety of ingredients.
- Coat the back with more melted chocolate.
- Chill until hardened.
- Flip over and decorate with sprinkles or chocolate decorations.
- Place in a customized and decorated box.