Valentine's Day Treats: Chocolate covered strawberries and easy ice cream sandwiches

Indulge your sweetie with a fun dessert this Valentine's Day! Both of these treats are easy to personalize with your loved one's favourite toppings.

Indulge your sweetie with a fun dessert this Valentine’s Day! Both of these treats are easy to personalize with your loved one’s favourite toppings.

Chocolate covered strawberries

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb milk chocolate
  • 1 lb strawberries washed and dried
  • Assorted candies/nuts

Directions:
In a double boiler, melt chocolate by stirring occasionally. Dip strawberries in chocolate, sprinkle on the toppings, and place on wax paper or saran wrapped plate. Let set and enjoy.

Ice cream sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 8 of your favourite cookies
  • 1/2 pint of vanilla ice cream
  • Assorted candies/nuts
  • 4 sheets wax paper

Directions:

Simply add a scoop of ice cream to the cookie and top with another. Wrap in wax paper and have ready for your loved ones after a hard day! If desired, you can roll the ice cream sandwich in your favourite toppings to coat the ice cream.

Courtesy Randy Feltis, @oscarsbarrie