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Valentine's Day Recipes That Show You Care

Valentines Day Treats for Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts and More

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

Whether I need to bring something to the school Valentine's Day party or I just want to make the kids an extra special treat, these are the recipes I rely on to put everyone in the Valentine's Day spirit!

1. Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Stuffed French Toast RecipeStephanie Gallagher
Surprise the sweeties in your life with this stuffed French toast for breakfast, and they'll be happy all day long. Chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella) is sandwiches between thick slices of challah, dipped in an egg custard and grilled in this decadent breakfast that's perfect for Valentine's Day.

2. Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate RecipeStephanie Gallagher
This hot chocolate recipe is creamy, chocolatey and super easy to make. Miniature marshmallows are the perfect topping for this hot chocolate.

3. Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate Chip PancakesStephanie Gallagher
What better excuse to make pancakes than Valentine's Day? Fill them with chocolate chips and top them with strawberries and powdered sugar for an extra special treat.

4. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered StrawberriesStephanie Gallagher
There's a reason chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine's Day treat: They make you fall in love with one bite. Try this easy recipe today!

5. Valentine's Day Rice Crispy Treats

Valentine's Day Rice Crispy TreatsStephanie Gallagher
These rice crispy treats can be made with regular or raspberry marshmallows. Cut in heart shapes and outlined with red icing, these rice crispy treats are guaranteed to be a hit with the kids!

6. Heart Shaped Pizza

heart shaped pizzaStephanie Gallagher
Versatile and easy, this heart-shaped pizza starts with frozen bread dough. Top this pizza with your favorite toppings.

7. Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen Hot ChocolateStephanie Gallagher
Made famous by Serendipity 3 in New York, frozen hot chocolate is the perfect Valentine's Day drink for kids and adults alike. Sweet, creamy and icy, it really does taste like frozen hot chocolate.

8. Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Chocolate Strawberry ShortcakeStephanie Gallagher
Chocolate and strawberries pair beautifully together in this delectable recipe that is ideal for Valentine's Day.

9. Easy Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Easy Red Velvet Cake RecipeStephanie Gallagher
The festive red color of this cake makes a terrific statement for Valentine's Day. But it's also one of the moistest, most tender cakes you'll ever try.

10. Hidden Hershey Kiss Cookies

Hidden Hershey Kiss CookiesStephanie Gallagher
Chocolate cookie dough is rolled around Hershey kisses, then dipped in powdered sugar for a sweet surprise-filled treat everyone adores.

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