Strawberry Kisses – Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies

What better way to do that than with a batch of homemade cookies? These sweet treats are the perfect handmade gift for your special someone, and with their delicious flavor and cute design, they’re sure to put a smile on their face.

These cookies are easy to make, even if you’re not a seasoned baker. And with this recipe, you’ll be able to make 24 cookies, so there’s plenty to go around. Whether you’re looking for a romantic gift for your partner or a tasty treat to share with friends and family, these Valentine’s Day cookies are sure to hit the spot. So why wait? Get your baking supplies ready and let’s get started on these yummy sweet cookies. Your loved ones will be glad you did!

Ingredients:

3 C flour
1 TBSP baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
1 ½ C powder sugar
1 large egg, room temp
2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 C powder sugar
1 disposable piping bag fitted with number 2 tip
1 squeeze bottle
1 container of pink sanding sugar
2 C Strawberry preserves jam
1 heart cookie cutters
1 mini heart cookie cutter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tarter into a large bowl. Whisk ingredients together and set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar, egg and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until creamy.

Slowly add the flour mixture, one cup at a time, stirring to combine after each addition.

Once combined, lightly flour a cutting board and knead the dough until combined

Roll dough out to 1 inch thick

Cut 24 heart cookies

Using the mini heart, cut out a heart into the middle of 12 regular size cookies

Bake the cookies for 15 minutes

Once baked, let cookie cool completely

Icing directions:

Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tarter, powder sugar and vanilla

Mix until combined and stiff with peaks on medium speed. about 7 minutes

Scoop some icing into the piping bag

Add 1-2 tbsp of water into the remaining icing and mix until smooth

Pour into the squeeze bottle

Decorating instructions:

Using the piping bag, outline the cookies with the cut out heart

Fill in cookies with the thinned icing in the squeeze bottle

Pour the sugar sprinkles onto a plate or a medium bowl

Carefully dip the icing part of the cookie into the sprinkles.

Carefully pick up the cookie and place back onto the cookie sheet

Repeat steps with remaining cookies, once all have been icing and dipped in the sprinkles set aside for an hour for the icing to harden

Using the solid cookies, scoop about 1 tbsp of jelly into the middle and spread slightly with a knife.

Place the heart cookie coated in sprinkles on top of the heart with the jelly and slightly push down so that the hearts will stick together.

Let cookies sit for 5 minutes before enjoying!

Mars Bars already have everything going for them: caramel, nougat, and silky milk chocolate. But when you turn them into a creamy, boozy cocktail? That’s when magic happens. This Mars Bar Dessert Cocktail is like drinking a chocolate bar milkshake—smooth, rich, and a little bit naughty.

It’s the kind of indulgent drink you make when you want to skip dessert altogether, or when you’re entertaining and need a show-stopping treat in a glass. One sip and you’ll understand why this cocktail is about to become your new guilty pleasure.

Why You’ll Love It

Tastes just like a Mars Bar – but with a boozy grown-up kick.
Quick to make – blend and pour, no fuss.
Perfect for dessert lovers – doubles as a drink and a sweet treat.
Customisable – adjust the liqueurs for more chocolate, caramel, or creaminess.

Ingredients (serves 2)

2 x fun-sized Mars Bars, chopped
60ml (2 oz) Baileys Irish Cream
60ml (2 oz) Kahlúa (coffee liqueur)
30ml (1 oz) Butterscotch schnapps (for caramel flavour)
½ cup heavy cream (or vanilla ice cream for a milkshake version)
1 tbsp chocolate syrup
Ice cubes
Extra chocolate syrup and whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
1 fun-sized Mars Bar, sliced (for garnish)

Method

Step 1 – Prep the glasses
Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside of two martini or dessert glasses. Pop them into the fridge to chill while you make the cocktail.

Step 2 – Blend it all together
In a blender, combine chopped Mars Bars, Baileys, Kahlúa, Butterscotch schnapps, cream, chocolate syrup, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3 – Pour and garnish
Divide between the chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, and a slice of Mars Bar perched on the rim or skewered on a cocktail stick.

Step 4 – Serve immediately
This cocktail is rich and indulgent—best enjoyed straight away while it’s frosty and fresh.

Variations to Try

Frozen Mars Cocktail – blend with extra ice for a thicker, slushy-style drink.
Extra Caramel Hit – add a swirl of caramel sauce in the glass before pouring.
Lighter Version – swap cream for milk or almond milk for a thinner sip.
Over-the-Top Dessert – serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top.

When to Serve

This Mars Bar Dessert Cocktail is perfect for:

Girls’ nights in with snacks and laughter.
A cheeky dessert replacement when you want chocolate and booze.
Date nights at home (bonus points if you share the last Mars Bar).
Festive parties or special occasions where indulgence is the goal.

Mars Bars have a way of making us feel nostalgic and a little bit cheeky—and this cocktail delivers both. Rich, chocolatey, caramel-y, and perfectly boozy, it’s dessert and drink rolled into one.

So if you’ve ever found yourself sneaking a mini Mars Bar from the pantry, imagine blending that same joy into a glass with a splash of liqueur. Trust me: it’s a recipe worth keeping.

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Why You’ll Love It

Ingredients (serves 2)

Method

Variations to Try

When to Serve

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