Treats to Make & Take For Valentine’s Day💝Part 2

🍫 Easy Chocolate-Dipped Treats (One Recipe, Endless Options)

Chocolate-dipped treats are one of the easiest Valentine’s Day gifts you can make. They feel special, travel well, and you can make a big batch in very little time. Best of all, you don’t need a candy thermometer or fancy tools.

Basic Chocolate-Dipping Recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces chocolate (dark, milk, or semi-sweet)

Instructions:

1. Chop chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.

3. Stir in coconut oil if using.

4. Dip treats halfway or fully into the chocolate.

5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Let set at room temperature or chill briefly in the fridge.

✨ Tip: If you want a softer bite, let the chocolate set at room temperature instead of the fridge.

🥨 What to Dip (Mix & Match!)

These all work beautifully and are easy to find:

Sweet Options

• Oreos

• Graham crackers

• Shortbread cookies

• Vanilla wafers

• Marshmallows

• Biscotti pieces

• Pretzels dipped in chocolate + lots of sprinkles

salty and sweet is always a great combo

Sweet & Salty (Always a Hit)

• Pretzels (twists or rods)

• Ruffled potato chips (surprisingly amazing!)

• Ritz crackers

• Saltine crackers

• Popcorn clusters

Extra Fun Valentine’s Options

• Strawberries (best eaten same day)

• Dried fruit (apricots, pineapple, cherries)

• Mini rice cakes

• Cereal clusters or cornflake clusters

💕 Easy Valentine’s Finishing Touches

Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with:

• Pink, red, or white sprinkles

• Crushed freeze-dried strawberries

• Chopped nuts

• Sea salt flakes

• Drizzles of white or dark chocolate

• Cooked (until very crispy) chopped bacon

These little touches make everything feel festive without much effort.

🎁 How to Package Chocolate-Dipped Treats

• Stack in clear cellophane bags

• Line small boxes with parchment paper

• Place in mason jars for crunchy items

• Tie with ribbon or twine and add a simple tag

These treats are perfect for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, and friends — and they’re easy to scale up or down depending on how many you’re gifting.

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