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Are you gearing up for a super sweet and fun Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re spending it with the kiddos or enjoying a date night with hubs, these easy homemade brownie conversation hearts are the perfect sweet treat to serve.

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Conversation hearts are a staple treat of Valentine’s Day. They are fun, festive, and colorful which is awesome! Unfortunately, I’m just not a fan of the taste. It isn’t my cup of tea. Brownies on the other hand are always welcome and I have a feeling I’m not alone.

If you feel the same way, there is no reason you should miss out on the candy fun this Valentine’s Day! These brownie conversation hearts are the perfect marriage of colorful and delicious!

Ingredients

1 Box of Brownie Mix (and the ingredients listed on the box to make it)
Multiple Colors of Wilton Candy Melts (or White Almond Bark and Food Coloring)
Wilton Food Markers

Tools

Step 1

First, prepare your brownie mix according to package directions. (Be sure to use your 9×13 pan and bake accordingly.)

Tip:

Make is easier on yourself and line your pan with parchment paper. This will make the brownies come out of the pan easier later.

Step 2

Next, allow your brownies to cool and then place entire pan in the freezer for about 2 hours.

Step 3

Once your brownies are frozen, remove the pan from the freezer and take the entire sheet of brownies whole.

Note:

This is where the parchment paper comes in handy. If you don’t have any, you can use a spatula to gently separate the brownies from the pan starting on the edges and working your way around the pan. (If you go the spatula route, it might take a while.)

Step 4

Place the whole sheet of brownies on a protected surface. (I used a Thomas kid’s place mat so feel free to get creative.) Cut out small hearts with your cookie cutter and place on a plate or tray (you can use the same glass pan you baked them in to save you some dishes).

Step 5

Place your pan of hearts back into the freezer. Start melting your candy melts.

Tips:

If you don’t have a double boiler, use a pot filled with ½ – 1” of water with a mixing bowl on top. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat.

If you candy is a little thick, add some shortening to it to give it a smoother consistency.

Step 6

Remove brownies from the freezer and dip in the melts to coat.

Tips:

To get the most effective coverage, use a fork to dip them then use a rubber spatula to pour the candy over the top.
These will be easier to remove later if your cool them on a silicone mat or wax paper after dipping.

You may need to re-freeze the brownies if they begin falling apart or crumbling in the melted candy. If you see small crumbs getting into the candy melts, put your brownies back in the freezer for a little while to firm them back up.

Step 7

Allow candy to cool and harden.

Step 8

Once the candy is completely cooled, write your conversation heart saying on your brownies using your food markers.

These brownie conversation hearts are perfect for your Valentine’s Day party this year. They are also a delicious way to show your husband some love. Box up a few of these delectable little treats with cute sayings like “U R HOT” and “QT PIE” and tie a ribbon around them for an easy present that he will love! Either way that you use them, they will brighten up your celebration and provide you with a pretty and tasty treat to splurge on.

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Can you believe tomorrow is the last day of the 4th annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop? Of course, you can’t have a Christmas blog hop without sharing delicious treats and that’s what we’re doing today. Find out how to make these colorful Hello Kitty Sugar cookies with a DIY cookie cutter!

Collage of Hello Kitty Sugar Cookies with text overlay - Hello Kitty Sugar Cookie and DIY Cookie Cutter

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It’s Day 11 and we have been in the kitchen making something sweet to share!

I absolutely love Hello Kitty (which you may have deduced from my candy tree ornament). I’m one of those nerds that actually contemplated traveling across the country to check out the themed food truck that hit California.

It’s ridiculous how cute she is and clearly I’m not the only one because of the sheer amount of Hello Kitty stuff you can find. That’s great news for you, though, because that makes the DIY cookie cutter for this a lot easier to make.

Find a book, scrapbook paper, or some other flat surface with a large Hello Kitty picture and you’re set. If you don’t have one, check your kids’ stuff.

Materials and Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Recipe (This is the one I used)
Assorted Sugar Crystals
Black Icing
Red Food Pen
Yellow M&Ms
Foil
Hello Kitty Picture
Tape

Step 1

First, find a large Hello Kitty picture. I used a fun book I received for my birthday this year.

Large Piece of Foil next to Scissors and Foil Box

Step 2

Next, cut a large piece of foil from the roll.

Folded Piece of Foil next to Hello Kitty Book

Step 3

Now fold your piece of foil accordion style so that it is roughly 1.5-2 inches thick.

Step 4

Then fold your foil strip in half long-ways.

Foil Molded Around Picture of Hello Kitty

Step 5

After you have folded your foil, loosely form around your Hello Kitty picture and tuck the overlap of foil.

Step 6

Once you’ve measured, tape the overlap to secure it in place.

Taped Foil Molded Around Hello Kitty Picture

Step 7

Finally, firmly form your cookie cutter to the Hello Kitty picture.

Step 8

After you have finished your cookie cutter, set it to the side and mix up your sugar cookie dough. I used this easy no-chill recipe from Katrina’s Kitchen.

Note:

This is also when you want to preheat your oven according to your sugar cookie recipe.

Step 9

After your dough is mixed up, roll out 1/3 of it on a lightly floured surface until it is roughly 1/4 inch thick.

Step 10

Then, sprinkle sugar granules on top and gently pat into the dough.

Step 11

Now begin cutting out your sugar cookies and placing them on a parchment lined baking sheet. The recipe I used (and most sugar cookie cutout recipes) does not rise much so your can place them fairly close together on the pan.

Step 12

Once your tray is full, bake according to your sugar cookie recipe.

Tip:

If you are using the same recipe I did, your cookies will need around 10 minutes.

Baked Hello Kitty Sugar Cookie with Blue Sprinkles

Step 13

Allow your cookies to cool before moving on.

Notes:

Don’t forget to use multiple types of sprinkles. Clear sugar granules are best for the colored Hello Kitty sugar cookies because the colors show up best on them.

You need the extra sugar because these do not have the traditional icing that sugar cookies have. If you don’t add them, they won’t be very sweet.

Step 14

When you’re ready to start decorating, pull out your clear/lighter colored sugar covered cookies and use your red food pen to draw a bow on the top right of the cookies.

Step 15

Next, add black eyes to your cookies.

Step 16

Lastly, add black whiskers and use icing to attach a yellow M&M to the center of your cookies.

Tip:

You do not need to decorate all of the cookies with a face. Having the decorated ones next to the colorful ones will make it clear what they are.

Hello Kitty Sugar Cookies with text overlay - Hello Kitty Sugar Cookie and DIY Cookie Cutter

These Hello Kitty sugar cookies turned out amazingly! I definitely recommend using the same recipe I did. They are the softest sugar cookie cutouts I have ever tasted yet they still hold up to all of the decorating. Of, and did I mention they’re totally delicious? Try them for yourself today!

Scroll down for even more Sweet Treats to make this holiday season!

One of the best holiday traditions ever is baking cookies. The whole house fills with that sweet, warm smell and triggers happy memories of holidays past. Enjoy this awesome tradition with you family when you try out these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays.

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Ask anyone and they can tell you of the wonderful, sweet, or hilarious memories they have when it comes to cookies. My kids love cookie painting and request it as an activity every year.

One of my in-law’s favorite stories is about Great Grandma’s “famous homemade” chocolate chip cookies. Every grandchild and great grandchild believes they are truly homemade until reaching a right of passage when they learn they are actually made from store bought dough.

When I was little, my own grandma used to make huge batches of cookies and store them in a 5-gallon bucket. She would set them out to cool on her dining room table in perfect rows. After school, my brother and I would sneak one off of the table and could never figure out how we got caught. (Clearly not understanding that it’s quite obvious when there’s suddenly a gap in her perfect rows… kid logic).

No matter what you own best memories are, whipping up a batch of these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays with the family will get you in the Christmas spirit in no time!

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There are so many fun creations you can make with sugar cookies. Have the perfect base for all of them when you utilize this delicious recipe this year.

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Surprise friends and family with historical flavors during the holidays when you try your hand at this tasty cookie recipe.

Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies (Busy Being Jennifer)

You can also try switching up a classic flavor by infusing maple into a traditional snickerdoodle cookie!

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe (Wondermom Wannabe)

Maple not your thing? No worries! Try this eggnog snickerdoodle recipe instead.

Easy Icebox Shortbread Cookies Recipe (Hello Creative Family)

This cookie recipe is perfect if you want a versatile cookie base that you can freeze for quick and easy cookies whenever you need them! Check out some of her fun variations now for inspiration.

Snickers Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies (Food Fun Family)

Did you know it is possible to make peanut butter cookies even more delicious? Give this Snickers stuffed version a try if you don’t believe me.

Potato Chip Cookies (A Hippie and a Redneck)

I didn’t even know this was a thing until now but it totally makes sense. If your family loves chocolate covered potato chips why not surprise them with potato chip cookies this holiday season!

Vanilla Crescent Cookies (Frau Tschi-Tschi)

Looking for the perfect cookie to enjoy with your coffee during the holidays? These vanilla crescent cookies are perfect for dunking and make a great hostess gift too!

Fudge Cookies (Simply Stacy)

Hello chocolaty goodness! Everyone will love munching on these fudge cookies at Christmas.

Gingerbread Recipe (Attachment Mummy)

Have plans for making gingerbread houses with the kiddos? If so you definitely don’t want to miss this gingerbread recipe.

Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies (DIY Adulation)

You may have caught on from above that peanut butter and chocolate are petty much the best things ever in my world. That’s why I have to share these amazing cookies made from boxed brownie mix with you! They are super easy and crazy delicious.

Whether you are taking part in a cookie swap, looking for delicious and inexpensive hostess gifts, or simply want to enjoy some family time baking with the kids these delicious Christmas cookie recipes for the holidays have you covered. What are your favorite cookie-related memories? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

Now, it’s time to start this week’s Merry Monday link party! Share your latest tips, tutorials, and recipes below. Then check out what your friends and hosts are sharing too!