Are you looking for some great desserts to make for you sweetheart on Valentine's Day? The recipes listed below should satisfy your sweet tooth on that special holiday. The recipes I have included are Secret Kiss Cookies, Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies and Red Velvet Cupcakes.
Secret Kiss Cookies Recipe
(courtesy of tasteofhome.com)
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
30 milk chocolate kisses
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
Directions:
1) In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in walnuts. Refrigerate dough for 2-3 hours or until firm.
2) Shape into 1 inch balls. Flatten balls and place a chocolate kiss in the center of each; pinch dough together around kiss. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3) Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until set but not browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove from pans to wire racks.
4) Sift together 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar and cocoa. While cookies are still warm, roll half in cocoa mixture and half in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield 2-1/2 dozen
Here's the link to the Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe:
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe
Here's a video demonstration of how to make Red Velvet Cupcakes:
