Valentine Treats

Chocolate Marshmallow Fondue

1 11oz Package butterscotch chips
4oz.  Unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 14oz Can sweetened condensed milk
1 7oz Jar marshmallow creme
1/4 Cup 2% milk
1/2 Cup flaked coconut
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries
Cubed Angel Food Cake

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butterscotch chips and chocolate; stir until smooth.  Stir in the condensed milk, marshmallow creme, and milk.  Microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring until smooth.  Stir in coconut and vanilla.  Keep warm.  Serve with strawberries and cake.

Did you know?
Wondering how whoopie pies got their name?  One story has it that Amish women prepared the tasty cookie sandwiches and tucked them into farmers' lunch boxes. When the farmers discovered the treat sensations after a long morning of hard work, they shouted, "WHOOPIE!"

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

2oz Semi sweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 Cup butter, softened
1 Cup sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon red food coloring
1 1/2 Teaspoon white vinegar
1 Teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
1/4 Cup baking cocoa
2 Teaspoon baking powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Baking soda

Filling:
1 8oz Package cream cheese, softened
1/2 Cup butter, softened
2 1/2 Cups confectioners' sugar
2 Teaspoon clear vanilla extract

In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth.  Set aside.  In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the eggs, sour cream, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.  Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in melted chocolate.  Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined baking sheets.  Bake at 375* for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set.  Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.  For filling in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.  Beat in confectioners sugar and vanilla until smooth.  Spread filling on bottoms of half of the cookies, about 1 tablespoon on each.  Top with remaining cookies.  Drizzle with melted baking chips and chocolate; sprinkle with nuts.  Store in the refrigerator.