This Valentine's Day, you could be one of the millions of people who buy flowers for their special someone. Or you could make a decadent treat that shows you put time and energy into making something thoughtful (and delicious!). If you're trying to switch up your gifting style this month, reach for one of these chocolate-packed recipes and make it with love. First and foremost:Chocolate Truffles! Making a box of these confections is less expensive to make at homeandyou can customize the flavors to your sweetheart's liking. Roll the chocolate centers incocoa powder, choppedchocolate,sprinkles, or evenespresso powderfor a little caffeinated kick. Watch Pastry Chef En-Ming Hsu show you how tomake chocolate truffleslike a professional so you're confident your chocolate box will turn out perfectly. Looking for something that says, "I care," without hand-rolling truffles? Choose a quick and easy bake like thisBrownie Brittle(ideal for people who love the crispy/chewy edges of brownies). Or, for the bread head in your life, add two kinds of chocolate (black cocoaandchips) to fluffy flatbread with ourDouble Chocolate Focacciarecipe. If there's only one person you've got eyes for, reach for one of our recipes scaled for two:Tiramisu for Twois an elegant, portable treat that can be brought somewhere romantic (eat it outside under the stars!). Or start the day with a coffee date andtwo freshly baked cinnamon rollsfor you and your Valentine. If what you're really looking for is a smooch this Valentine's Day, say it with cookies:Besos, tender, cakey cookies that share a jammy kiss. Mwah! 😘 |