Valentine’s Baked Goods: 5 Sweet Treats to Melt Hearts
Delicious baked treats perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Best served fresh.
- Can be decorated with icing for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg