4 easy DIY Valentine’s treats
What sweeter way to say “Be Mine?” than with a dose of sugar?
Here are some delicious treats for your sweets this Valentine’s Day — whether you’re prepping a gift for your main squeeze, showing your “galentine” some love or helping out in your kid’s classroom.
Crafting your own Valentine not only adds a personalized touch to the holiday, but you’ll also save some money with a DIY treat. (And, if you’re headed to the grocery store to pick up Valentine’s and supplies, don’t forget to check out free, printable grocery coupons from ShopAtHome.com).
Arch back your bow, Cupid, and aim straight for the heart with these Valentine’s treats that can be put together in a snap.
White chocolate popcorn:
We totally heart this idea from the Gimme Some Oven blog.
This is the perfect treat for those who love salty-and-sweet combos. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds. Place your popcorn in a bowl and pour melted chocolate over it and use a spoon to toss the popcorn until it’s coated with chocolate. Spread out the candy-coated chocolate popcorn on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, sprinkles and colorful conversation hearts.
What you need (use links for Cash Back):
Melting chocolate
Popcorn
Salt
Conversation hearts
Sprinkles
Mini cheesecakes
Say “I love you berry much” with these miniature, cheesecakes. (Instead of a graham cracker crust, just place a Nilla wafer at the bottom of your cupcake liner for a sweet crunch!)
Preheat your oven to 375. To make a dozen, place liners in your cupcake tins and set a wafer in each one. Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1 / 4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Gradually beat in a 6-ounce cup of vanilla Greek yogurt; 2 egg whites and 1 tablespoon of flour. Fill each cupcake liner half-way. Bake for about 22 minutes. Let cool and then garnish with an assortment of raspberries, sliced strawberries and blueberries.
What you need (use links for Cash Back):
Parchment paper
Nilla wafers
Cream cheese
Sugar
Vanilla
Greek yogurt
Egg whites
Flour
An assortment of berries
Be punny:
Helping your kids put together Valentine’s for their classmates? Assemble your own treat bags and have fun with a play on words. You can make homemade labels that double as Valentine’s. Some ideas? Label a bag of gummy worms “Lovebugs” or a bag of Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses with “XoXo.” Or, put some Ring Pops in a bag with the tag “Be Mine?”
What you need:
Cellophane treat bags
Candy — like gummy worms, Hershey Kisses and Hugs or Ring Pops
Gift tags
Chocolate dipped pretzels:
Michael’s lends this easy and delicious idea for a treat. Melt white and light chocolate Candy Melts candy, separately, in tall dipping containers, according to package directions. Dip pretzel rods into melted candy. Tap pretzels gently on side of container to smooth and remove excess candy. Place on parchment paper-covered cookie sheet. Chill until firm, about 10 to 15 minutes. Then, melt bright pink and red Candy Melts candy separately and place them in disposable decorating bags. Cut tips off ends of the bags and drizzle over the candy-coated pretzels.
What you need:
