Valentine's Day Sweet Treats!

Happy almost Valentine's Day! I always love getting a little bit creative in the kitchen with some sweet treats for February fourteenth. Last year I challenged myself a bit and went with french macarons (some of my favorite treats!), which were absolutely delicious but are definitely not the easiest to perfect. If you're up for a challenge, then I say go for it - they are definitely worth it! This year I wanted to keep it a little bit simpler, but equally as delicious, and went with chocolate covered strawberries and rice krispie treats - heart shaped of course, and festively decorated for the holiday. In my opinion these sweats are such a staple of valentine's day and are so easy to make. It was a no brainer! 

With only a couple more days until V-Day, I figured I would share some inspiration to get you moving and grooving in the kitchen. Again, such easy and fun desserts to make, and perfect for a last minute gift, galentine's day party, or just a treat for yourself (because why not!?). 

Enjoy, xo! 

HEART SHAPED RICE KRISPIE TREATS

INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. butter  4 cups mini marshmallows or 1 package regular marshmallows 4 cups rice krispie cereal

DIRECTIONS In large saucepan, melt butter on low heat. Add marshmallows, stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add rice krispies. Stir until completely coated. Press mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch grased pan. Let cool. Cut into heart shaped pieces

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

INGREDIENTS 1 package fresh strawberries 1 package chocolate morsals of your choice Decorative sugar and nonpareils of your liking

DIRECTIONS Wash and dry strawberries throughly. Melt chocolate - follow instructions on packaging. While chocolate is melted, dip strawberries into chocolate, coating well. Place on sheet of wax paper to dry. Place covered strawberries in refrigerator to harden before serving.

xo. G