Welcome back to the Nantucket Gate Blog! In this post, we are helping you get ready for Valentine’s Day on the 14th by sharing a few dessert ideas. Whether you are celebrating the holiday by yourself or with a loved one, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a decadent, sugary dessert. Head to your favorite grocery store here in Tacoma, WA to pick up all the ingredients you will need to make one of these spectacular desserts in your apartment.
Death by Chocolate Cookies from Delish
We couldn’t think of a better way to go. To make these insanely chocolatey cookies, you will need flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, heavy cream, and flaky sea salt (for garnish).
Red-Hot Red Velvet Brownies from Midwest Living
These red velvet bars feature a dose of cinnamon and a rich cream cheese frosting layer. Ingredients include all-purpose flour, non-stick cooking spray, unsweetened cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, and red food coloring.
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies from Taste of Home
This dessert is a pastry-like cookie topped with strawberry frosting and sliced strawberries. To make these perfect-for-Valentine’s-Day cookies, you will need the following: flour, sugar, salt, butter, water, and vanilla extract. For the frosting you’ll need these ingredients: butter, fresh sliced strawberries, milk, and powdered sugar.
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies from Valerie’s Kitchen
If you’re a fan of chocolate-covered cherries then this recipe is right up your alley! Here is everything you will need: butter, light brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, unsweetened baking cocoa, salt, baking powder, baking soda, maraschino cherries, semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and maraschino cherry juice.
White Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies from A Latte Food
Dried cherries, slivered almonds, and white chocolate chips combine for a sweet and tart cookie that you will love. Other ingredients include butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt, flour, baking soda, and cornstarch.
What is your favorite dessert to indulge in on Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments and share the recipe if you have it. Thanks for reading. We hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day no matter how you choose to celebrate!