How to make chocolate covered strawberries, heart cookies and cupcakes for Valentine’s Day 2022 – The Sun

Not only is February 14 a celebration of love, but it’s also the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and make some delicious treats at home.

From chocolate-covered strawberries to heart-shaped cookies – here are three simple ideas you can easily get ready for the big day.

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Chocolate covered Strawberry

Chocolate covered strawberries are delicious, easy to make, and look good too Valentine’s day decorative table.

You will need:

• Strawberries (one strawberry is enough, but get another if you’re serving more people)
• 200g chocolate (dark is best, but you can use milk if you like)

Line a plate or baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.

Bring water to a boil in a pan and place a large heatproof bowl over the pan.

Break the chocolate into chunks and place in a bowl, stirring all the time.

Once melted, dip each strawberry halves in the chocolate, then place on greaseproof paper.

Place the strawberries in the fridge for a few hours to solidify, and when you’re ready to serve, transfer them to a pretty plate.

Heart shaped cookies

Cookies are a favorite and will also last longer than fresh fruit, so you should be able to enjoy them for a few days after February 14.

You will need:

• Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
• Big heart shaped cookie cutter
• Red icing pen, if desired
• Preheat oven to 190ºC (170ºC for fan oven).

Mix the cookie dough according to the instructions.

Split the dough into eight equal sized balls and make a heart shape using a cookie cutter

Place them on a baking tray lined with foil and bake for 12 minutes.

Remove them from the oven and place on a cooling rack, and trim the edges with a knife if necessary.

Once cool, garnish with some red ice around the rim, or simply serve straight on a plate.

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Valentine’s Cupcakes

The cupcakes are the ultimate sweet treat and can be decorated however you like – you can even try and write your partner’s name in the frosting.

You will need:

• Betty Crocker Vanilla Cupcake Mix
• Two medium eggs
• 45ml vegetable oil
• 50ml water
• Muffin tray filled with cupcake boxes
• Vanilla Icing (Dr Oetker or Betty Crocker are both good)
• sprinkle

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C for fan oven)

Beat the cake mixture with the eggs, oil, and water until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a cupcake tin and place in the center of the oven.

Bake for 15 – 17 minutes or until a knife can be inserted and removed.

Place on a cooling rack and, once cool, cover with ice and sprinkle on top.