Delicious Valentine's Day Baking Recipes

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to share some love through baking! These sweet treats will make your loved ones feel extra special.

1. Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet cupcakes are a timeless Valentine’s treat, combining the richness of chocolate with the vibrancy of red. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re a guaranteed hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup oil
• 1 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp vinegar

Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan.

2. Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and combine.

3. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

2. Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

Decorated with vibrant icing, these heart-shaped sugar cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup butter
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla

Icing:

• 1 egg white
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet.

2. Mix butter and sugar, then add the egg and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients.

3. Roll dough, cut into hearts, and bake for 8-10 minutes.

4. Prepare icing and decorate the cooled cookies.

3. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! Dip fresh strawberries in melted chocolate for a delicious treat.

Ingredients:

• 12 strawberries
• 8 oz chocolate (milk or dark)

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.

2. Dip strawberries into chocolate and let them set on parchment paper.

3. Optional: Add sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate for extra flair.

Enjoy these simple yet indulgent Valentine’s Day bakes!