2.09.2012

Heart Hot Chocolate + Snack Mix

It’s sixty degrees and sunny in Georgia today.  Which makes it a ridiculous day for hot chocolate.  But I set out to have a Valentine’s treat each day leading up to the sweetest day of the year and gosh darnit, I’m going to have a Valentine’s treat each day leading up to the sweetest day of the year.
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Heart Hot Chocolate
- You’ll need hot chocolate pouches, tub of Cool Whip, red food coloring.
- Thaw the Cool Whip (I did mine in the fridge overnight)
- Add a few drops of red food coloring and mix it in
- Line a square baking pan with parchment and evenly spread in Cool Whip; Refreeze overnight
- Lift parchment out of pan and use a cookie cutter to make hearts; Refreeze hearts until ready to use
- Prepare hot chocolate per the package directions and top with your sweet pink Cool Whip heart
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Valentine’s Snack Mix
- You’ll need pretzels, honey nut cheerios, party peanuts, conversation hearts and/or any other small snack mix makings.  I just used things I had on hand.
- Mix and enjoy.  How easy is that?!?!
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And if that wasn’t enough of a treat, we also spent the afternoon playing outside with cousin Bird and Mother and Daddy-O arrived for a visit!!  It’s really been a gorgeous week and we’ve made the most of it with play dates every.single.day. 
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Happy heart week!
xoxo

Flattered for the feature on At the Picket Fence!!

10 comments:

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh this looks sooooooooo good. What a fun idea. The cool whip trick is sensational. I have to remember that one. Thanks tons. Hugs, Marty

Cindy said...

So cute and so easy!!! I love it! XO Cindy

Miranda said...

I recently found your blog and I'm getting great ideas for my two boys. Hope you keep it coming. Thanks.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Love the Cool Whip hearts!!..Super idea...I never knew you could re-freeze Cool Whip after you thaw it..Great to know!! Love all of your wonderful, creative ideas!

Sharon @ mrshinesclass said...

You made me realize that I haven't had enough hot chocolate so far this winter. I'm going to have to do something about that.

Sharon @ mrs. hines class

Calypso In The Country said...

You have some adorable ideas for Valentine's Day treats! I haven't done a thing yet for my kids. Only a few days to go!
-Shelley

Pam said...

How cute! I need to remember to make those Cool Whip hearts! Love the snack mix too.

Katherines Corner said...

Yea for cool whip hearts a lovely way to top hot cocoa. Thank you for linking up to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop linky party. Sending Happy Weekend Wishes! .xo

Marilyn said...

This is SUPER cute..I LOVE it.. Would LOVE if you could please link it up via my Pin'Inspirational Thursday's linky party happening now pweeease.. ? http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/pininspirational-thursday-21-linky.html I would sincerely appreciate it.. : )) ps: totally following ya via Linky followers : )) Would love if you could join mine as well.. I also have a free blog review happening if you are interested ~ http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/02/blog-loving-better-blogging-series-1.html .. Wishing you an amazing evening.. Happy rest of the week.. ~Marilyn

Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said...

Delicious!!! Oh my goodness...looks so GREAT and such a darling idea! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I can't wait to see what you link up at my party tomorrow! I LOVE following you...you're so inspiring!

XO, Aimee

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