Archive for the ‘Valentine's Day’ Category

As you may have noticed, we had a guest this morning.

That, my friends, is because I was working on a few Valentines of my own…

for some little cupids that hang around these parts.

And just when I finished with these, a cute bald kid I know begged asked politely for…

a bit of this. Amazing what you can pull off in the wee hours for the ones close to your heart.

Hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day tomorrow!

Oh, and please do kiss someone.

Wouldn’t want you to waste the day!

heh, heh

Here’s the cool loot that came in the mail from the current blog swap over at “the Mommy Files.”

My partner for the swap was the one and only Shannon herself–the sweetheart that sets all these fun things up in the first place.

Look at all this cool stuff!

Her next swap–that you should totally join will be at Easter time–so be on the lookout for that!

More later…

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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.

Buckeye Bars

Before we get into the Valentine ideas, crafts and recipes–I wanted to be sure to remind you of all the great stuff that is already here in the Holidays and Recipe tabs. We’ll have tons more good stuff coming up-so stay tuned. In the meantime–check out where we’ve been.

Tiny Cookie Valentines

Valentine Pancakes

Note: Any resemblance to persons born or unborn is strictly coincidental.

Candy Ipod

Valentine Caramels

Bear Hug Valentines

Hot Chocolate Cake

Good luck resisting these goodies!