These goodie bags would be perfect for a Valentine’s party!  I think that we might do this for my daughter’s playgroup friends.  Maybe we will just make some for us to eat, too.  It looks so yummy!  Thanks to Nest of Posies for the idea!

Here’s what you need to make this:

• 1 bag of M&M’s
• 2 bags of Orville Redenbacher’s microwaveable Tender White Popcorn
• 1 bag of of Wilton’s Confetti Candy Melts

Here’s how to make it -> Valentine Confetti Tutorial

This is a truly delicious dessert that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  The picture alone makes me drool!  I can’t wait to try it out.  Thanks to Tara at Smells Like Home for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make it:

For the brownies:
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 oz red food coloring (or a scant 2 tbsp)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the white chocolate buttercream frosting:
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 oz good-quality white chocolate (not chips), melted – I recommend Callebaut
1 – 2 tbsp heavy cream

Here’s how to make it -> Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownie Tutorial

These mini parfaits would be such a fun dessert for a Valentine’s party.  The secret ingedient is powdered smarties in the yogurt.  Yummy!  Thanks to Rachel at Bubbly Nature Creations for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make these:

• 7 rolls of Smarties Love Hearts
• 1 cup Vanilla Yogurt (sweetened)
• whipped cream in the can
• red or pink food coloring
• 8-10 plastic “shooters” which I found at Party City
• 6 strawberries chopped
• coffee grinder
• hammer or mallet
• Ziploc bag
• piping bag/ coupler and any medium sized decorators tip (this is not necessary, but very helpful for filling the cups)

Here’s how to make them -> Mini Smarties Parfait Tutorial