Valentine's Day to Remember

A day that brings a lot of stress and anxiety to most men and women can now be seen as a fun day to relax, make some fun treats and be with friends. Whether you are planning to spend the day with that special someone or just have a sweet tooth and can’t resist a heart shaped goodie, Valentine’s Day is sure to put a smile on your face this year.



If you plan on hosting a Valentine’s Day party or baking some treats to give to all of your friends, the 14th will definitely be a day of hearts. If you are a big DIY kind of person, try these delicious recipes from Martha Stewart. If you like to keep things simple, try the versatile sugar cookie dough recipe from Food Network that can be decorated and made five different ways.

Not wanting to spend the afternoon in the kitchen? You might not have as much fun, but there are great treats out there for purchasing. Real Simple made a list of 5 Sweet Gift Idea’s for Valentine’s Day, including everything from Prince Charming cookies to Heart S’Mores.

Even though Valentine’s Day is still 5 days away, I decided to utilize my new heart shaped cookie cutter and sprinkles to create some cookies to give to my friends. Using basic cookie dough from the store, I added flare to these cookies by making my own frosting and decorating them with multi colored, heart shaped sprinkles. Want the secret to a delicious frosting? All you need is: ¼ stick butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, splash of vanilla extract, pinch of salt and milk to get the consistency you desire. This will make any cookie taste delicious, even if you forgot and leave them in the oven for too long. Here is how mine turned out: