If Valentine's Day had an official food it would, of course, be CHOCOLATE! While it's fun to give (and get!) a box of chocolates, it's even more fun to find a reason to spend time in the kitchen together making a special Valentine's Day dessert. After all, the best gift you can give is your time and attention. Plus chocolate.
Here are five ideas on how to bring chocolate into the kitchen on Valentine's Day (or any day tbh):
Macaroni Kid Valentine's Day Winter Fun Kit (see full article here)
With most families likely celebrating Valentine's Day at home this year, Macaroni Kid has teamed up with some local businesses in the Greater Danbury area to bring you some sweet treats and DIY crafting fun all in one, festive take-home kit!
In your kit you'll receive:
These delectable goodies from Daily Fare Bakery in Bethel:
❤️ Two Valentine's Day Hot Cocoa Bombs (YES - these super hard-to-find goodies will be made by Chef Robin and her staff using real Belgian chocolate and filled with their homemade cocoa mix!). I just tried these with my daughters and they are unbelievably delicious.
❤️ Four heart-shaped cookies for the kids to decorate (frosting and festive sprinkles included)!
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❤️ A complimentary 30-minute Virtual Valentine's Day Workshop with Sunflower Studio (Class Value: $25 per student!). In this workshop taught by lead educator Adrianne Roberts, students will create a beautiful Valentine mixed media project while learning watercolor basics. An interactive presentation on Valentine’s Day history and traditions will keep minds actively engaged during the project!
❤️ Two individually wrapped winter-themed craft kits and Valentine's Day coloring pages & puzzles from Macaroni Kid!
❤️ Surprises from additional sponsors like The Toy Room and Bach to Rock Ridgefield!
A limited quantity of kits will be available, so don't delay -- pre-purchase yours right now as there are only a handful left! Pick-up will be at Daily Fare between 12pm and 4pm on February 10th, 11th or 12th. ORDER YOUR KIT HERE.
Frozen hot chocolate ice cream
Your kids love hot chocolate. They love ice cream. Why not put them together? We love this recipe from Sarah Boucher, the publisher of Macaroni Kid Grand Haven, Spring Lake, & Muskegon, Mich. She uses just four ingredients to create this delicious chocolatey treat. Bonus: No special ice cream maker required!
Dessert cheese ball (chocolate brownie)
A chocolate brownie cheese ball? Well, there you go. That's Valentine's Day breakfast, lunch, and dinner ready. Boom. We're slightly obsessed with this amazing recipe from Chelsea's Messy Apron. She's talking our love language. Since this is a no-bake dessert it's perfect for even the littlest of kitchen helpers to offer an assist!
The only thing more amazing than its taste is how easy this four-ingredient chocolate fudge from Macaroni Kid EATS editor Charlotte Linde is to make.
Avocado chocolate mousse
Avocado chocolate mousse? Yep. We didn't know this was a thing either until Tatiana Sayig, publisher of Macaroni Kid Five Towns - Valley Stream - The Rockaways, N.Y., introduced us to this amazing recipe. It takes just five minutes and just three ingredients — including a whole avocado! What shows your love for your family more than giving them a sweet and creamy delicious dessert that includes all the nutrients of an avocado? Now that's true love.
