If you’re looking for fun activities to do with the kids on Valentine’s Day, we’ve curated a few recipes you can try out to create love-themed treats! They’re easy to make and only require a few ingredients each. Keep reading below to learn how you can whip up these delicious delights while keeping the little ones entertained.
What you’ll need:
- 2 bags of popcorn
- 1 package of cinnamon hearts candies
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup butter
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the cinnamon hearts, corn syrup and butter. Next, place the popcorn on a baking sheet with parchment paper and drizzle cinnamon syrup overtop. Bake for 30 mins at 250 degrees until the candy sets. Enjoy!
What you’ll need:
- 1 bag of mini pretzels
- 1 package of Hershey’s chocolate kisses
- 1 package of Valentine’s Day candy of your choice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 230 degrees. Place pretzels on a baking sheet and top each one with a chocolate kiss. Bake for 5 minutes or until the kisses have melted slightly. Remove from the oven, then top each kiss with a candy heart. Let cool and enjoy!
What you’ll need:
- 3-4 bars of white chocolate
- 1 bar of milk or dark chocolate
- A variety of nuts of your choice (we recommend pistachios)
- 1 package of Valentine’s Day candy of your choice
- Dried fruit of your choice (we recommend dried strawberries)
Directions:
Break apart the chocolate and in separate bowls, melt the white and dark chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time until it is melted completely. On a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spread the melted white chocolate evenly, and aim for 1/4 thickness. Sprinkle your toppings (candies, nuts, dried fruit) and press in slightly with fingers. Next, drizzle the dark chocolate overtop with a spoon. Let set in the fridge for about 20 minutes, then break apart into chunks. Enjoy!
What you’ll need:
- Dried fruit of your choice (we recommend dried strawberries)
- Nuts of choice (we like almonds and peanuts!)
- Healthy Crunch Dark Chocolate Superfoods Real Cherry
Directions:
Perhaps the easiest recipe of all, as this only requires mixing together all of the ingredients. Smaller children will appreciate being able to help out. Remember, you can customize this to meet a variety of dietary preferences.
We hope these easy-peasy treat recipes are a hit in the kitchen, and most importantly, you create some fun memories creating them with the kids this Valentine’s Day! You can find most of these featured ingredients in-store and online at londondrugs.com or explore our full Valentine’s Day selection here.
