Valentine Sweets

This blog after all is called the Sweet-Toothed Wife because I like to bake, but it seems like I have not baked in more than several months. I guess it is time that I lived up to my name and tell you about some sweets that I made this weekend.

For some time I have been wanting to bake Red Velvet cupcakes. I have actually never made them, and since Valentine's Day is this week I figured it would be the perfect time to make them. My sister, Jessica, was wanting to make them as well, so we had a little baking party on a snowy Saturday. We first made Red Velvet cupcakes, regular and mini size. The recipe was from Bakerella.



A couple months ago, I discovered Pinterest. Pinterest has been GREAT in helping me find lesson ideas for teaching. I also enjoy it for looking up recipes. The other night I found this easy recipe for a Valentine treat. All you have to do is get some Snap pretzels, Hug Hershey Kisses and M&Ms. Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Place hugs on top of pretzels on a cookie sheet. Place them in the oven for 4-5 minutes until they are slightly melted. Take out of the oven and place an M&M down on top of the kiss. Cool in the freezer.

They turned out pretty cute and are a great snack to munch on!



The plates that the cupcakes are on were a Christmas present from my mom. I L.O.V.E them! They are so dainty, delicate and beautiful :)