Sweethearts...

Though Valentine’s is traditionally a holiday for lovers, I like sending Valentine’s to friends far away, to my Grandmother, and to at least one person who will be pleasantly surprised to get one.

Valentine's Cookies
Plate of X O Cookies Sweet Treats!

Cookies make excellent Valentines. There are hugs and kisses (XOXO), conversation hearts, and an assortment of heart-shaped cookies to choose from.

Although I don't expect to edge out NECCO in the conversation heart business, I will humbly submit that they can afford to lose a bit of market share.*

Valentine’s Cookies
box of hugs and kisses$18/dozen
box of conversation hearts$18/dozen
large hearts (individually bagged)$3 each
extra-large heart cookie (9")$8 each
Sweetheart Sampler
a collection of 6 inspired cookies for the holiday. See the website for details.
box of 2 dozen$15
box of 3 dozen$20
shiny red tin (about 2 dz)$20
platter (5 dozen)$40

Happy Valentine’s Day,
Able Baker Julie

Conversation Heart Cookies

*The New England Confectionery Company sells about 8 billion hearts each year in the span of 6 weeks before Valentine’s Day. They have to produce about 100,000 pounds of the candy every day to meet the demand. Oh, my. back