Candy Recipe Round-Up

Valentine’s Day is only 2 weeks away.

Scared you a little, didn’t I?

Valentine’s Day is full of expectations. If you’re in a relationship, you’re expected to do nice things for each other and be all lovey-dovey. If you’re not in a relationship, well, you’ve probably thrown your expectations out the window by February 14th and are ready with a pint of ice cream.

At the end of the day, nothing says “I love you” like “Here, eat all of this sugar and for this one day I won’t judge you,” so here are some suggestions for what sweet treats you can make to surprise your sweetheart.

Jenna’s Oh Baby Bars:

These are a must for anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter. And who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter? Well, unless your date’s allergic… And they’re even easier to make than peanut butter cups. I recommend using a small loaf pan so that the layers are nice and thick.

Peppermint Patties:

Peppermint patties are the perfect dessert for a date because they’re also a breath mint. These were surprisingly easy to make, too.

Mound Bars:

Coconut is one of those love or hate flavors. But if you know someone who loves it, then chances are they’ll love you for making these for them. They taste much fresher and lively than the ones you buy from the store.

Vegan Truffles:

This is probably the most tedious recipe but also the most impressive. Make your own truffles with pure chocolate, no refined sugar, and all fresh flavor. These are a must-eat for any true chocolate lover.

Espresso Bark:

If you think you’ll need a pick-me-up after dinner to stay awake, espresso bark is the perfect combination of chocolate and caffeine. Of course, if you want to spend your night making inappropriate jokes you could always make Nut Lovers Bark, because who doesn’t love salty nuts?

Now that I’ve reminded you, you have no excuse to forget this year and put things off until the last minute, so get candy crafting!