Valentines Day Food!

 Our Valentines Party with friends was Friday.  Here's what I contributed in the "fun food" department!

Surprise V-day Cupcakes

For these cupcakes I took a little batter out and dyed it red with food coloring.  A decorators bag helped me squeeze a little into the center of each cupcake for a colorful "surprise" inside! I made my own icing -- the same recipe I use to decorate my daughter's birthday cakes.  It's easy to work with and sets up nice (tastes good too!). Here's the recipe in case your interested....

Creamy White Frosting

1 cup shortening

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

4 1/2  cups sifted powdered sugar

3 to 4 T. milk

Beat shortening, vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.  Gradually add 1/2 the powdered sugar, beating well.  Add 2 T. milk. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and enough remaining milk to reach desired consistency. 

I use my Pampered Chef Accent Decorator to swirl the icing on -- MUCH easier than a cake decorators bag. (Thank you Lois!!!)

 Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

Melt chocolate - dip marshmallows - add sprinkles and Wa La - yummy treats created!  The small heart shaped ones are the strawberry flavored ones Wal-mart had out for V-day.

Heart Shaped Jello Jigglers

The fun things about all these treats is that they can be customized for any holiday or occasion.  Simply change the colors of icing/batter/sprinkles/jello and the shape of the cookie cutter and you have fun - customized party food!

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