Do you love our little Taffy Valentine? Alas, Chompy was more interested in staring at it than wearing it.

That is, until she figured out what it was.

Do you feel it coming?

Yeeah…we’ll be re-doing a couple of these ones.

You really shouldn’t give away nibbled on Valentines.

Ok, that’s it. This one’s all her’s.

Happy Valentine’s Day EARLY  little Chompy.

Simple to make and pretty darn quick too. Start with Valentine taffy or other red and pink twisted end candy.

Cut some curly ribbon or cotton thread pieces about 6 or 7 inches long.

Lay out the candy on a flat surface.

Scoot two candies close together  and tie them together at the twists.

You can tie knots or bows….I like bows because they are entirely more girly and Valentine-ish.

You know it’s true.

Keep going until you have enough to go around your neck…or someone you love’s neck…or like a lot’s neck–then connect them together. I’m pretty sure I didn’t need to tell you that last part. Just wanted to be sure…you know…that you got it.

You’re done baby!

These little lovelies remind me of those fabulous Devil’s Food cookies that my mama used to buy and….

hide from us. What?!  Too good to share with the kids? Aparently so.

Well fine then.

I’ll make my own.

Ooooh baby.

Do brace yourself.

Devil’s Food Surprise Cookies

Ingredients:

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cups butter, softened
4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
24 large marshmallows, cut in half horizontally
Chocolate Frosting for Surprise Cookies

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, milk, and vanilla, and beat until well combined. Add reserved flour mixture; mix on low speed until combined.
3. Using a tablespoon or 1 3/4-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until cookies begin to spread and become firm, 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Remove baking sheets from oven, and place a marshmallow, cut-side down, in the center of each cookie, pressing down slightly. Return to oven, and continue baking until marshmallows begins to melt, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting over each marshmallow, starting in the center and continuing outward until marshmallow is covered.

Devil’s Food Frosting

4 cups powdered sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

1/2 cup cocoa

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Nowwww then…I triple-dog-dare you to make these incredible little devils and NOT sneak six of them in your purse.

Ha!

I’ll win.

That One Chick #3

I have a big confession to make.

I’m truly, madly, deeply in love with Horatio Caine…from CSI Miami. Now I know that I am pretty much alone in my wild devotion, but it can’t be helped. I’m a sucker for a guy that is always saving people and kindly calls a lady “sweetheart.” Hmmmm…

When I went to Florida, I had a wonderful time, but I kept my eyes open everywhere we went…you know…just in case he popped up somewhere and asked me to marry him…you know…randomly. A girl needs to be prepared at all times.

Sadly, it didn’t happen. Maybe next time.

Or, I could just to go back to my Scotish Farmer fantasy.

:]

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Be sure to visit the other cute folks that are doing this on their own blogs too–Lyndi, Jillian, Juli and of course–Kali who started it all! You could win some cool stuff!

“The superior man is spiritual. He exemplifies simplicity. He abhors being conspicuous. He is dedicated to service. Superior people are never bitter. Pessimism is the philosophy of vulgarity. The superior person is clean. His fellowship is refreshing. He is above his pleasures. A superior man is gentle. Superior men are humble-minded and teachable and they learn from passersby. The superior man is one with whom familiarity does not breed contempt. The superior man lasts. He wears well.”

President Harold B. Lee

Nothing makes you hungrier than screaming your liver out for your favorite team at the Superbowl.

If you do the football thing like we do at this house–”kick off” the perfect game and totally “score” with these “goal” winning snacks–sure to “tackle” your “team’s” hunger.

I crack myself up.

Snickerdoodle Snack Mix

Ingredients

1/4    cup sugar
1    teaspoon ground cinnamon
2    cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
2    cups Chocolate Cheerios cereal
4    cups popped popcorn
1/4    cup butter

Directions
1.    In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl, mix cereals and popcorn.
2.    In a small saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until melted. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3.    Sprinkle half of the sugar mixture evenly over cereal mixture; stir. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture; stir. Cook at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Stir. Cook for 7 minutes more. Store in air tight container.

You might also like:

Easy Cheese Toast

Cheesy Sausage Balls

Italian Cracker Snacks

Go Vikings!

Oh, wait.

They aren’t actually playing…

Dang it.

Nevermind.

Happy Birthday Daney Boy!