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16 Store-Bought Desserts Dressed Up For Valentine's Day

These easy recipes are great for impressing your sweetheart. Or for eating by yourself.

1. Cookie Sundae

WHAT YOU NEED

store-bought chocolate chip cookies

ice cream

hot fudge sauce

DIRECTIONS

Microwave cookie until warm. Heat store-bought hot fudge sauce. Put the cookie in a bowl, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor) and drizzle with hot fudge sauce.

2. Twinkie Hearts

Get directions here.

3. Honey Pound Cake

WHAT YOU NEED

store-bought pound cake

fresh fruit

whipped cream

honey

DIRECTIONS

Top a slice of store-bought pound cake with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of honey.

4. Valentine's Day Pretzel Buttons

WHAT YOU NEED

pretzels

Hershey's Kisses

M&Ms

DIRECTIONS

Find the recipe here.

5. Brownie Sundae

WHAT YOU NEED

brownie

raspberry or strawberry Sauce

ie Cream

DIRECTIONS

Cut a store-bought brownie into a heart shape with knife or heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place the brownie on a plate and top with ice cream and sauce.

6. R-ICE Cream Sandwiches

WHAT YOU NEED

Rice Krispies Treats (at least two packs)

ice cream

DIRECTIONS

Unwrap two rice krispies treats from packaging and put on plate. Put a scoop of ice cream between them and press together to make a sandwich. You can freeze them for later or serve immediately.

7. Milk And Cookie Martini

WHAT YOU NEED

cookies

milk

DIRECTIONS

Fill a martini glass (or any glass you have, just make sure it's clear) with milk. Cut a small sliver of the cookie out with a knife and place on the glass. Serve immediately.

8. Ultimate Brownie Sundae

WHAT YOU NEED

brownies (3 small)

hot fudge sauce

ice cream

DIRECTIONS

Heat up store-bought brownies in the microwave until warm and stack on plate. Scoop ice cream onto brownies and smother with hot fudge. Serve immediately.

9. Valentine's Day Float

WHAT YOU NEED

vanilla ice cream

red or pink soda (strawberry, grapefruit, etc)

DIRECTIONS

Put lots of ice cream in a tall, clear glass. Pour soda in until the glass is almost full. Serve immediately.

10. Sour Cream And Brown Sugar Strawberries

WHAT YOU NEED

strawberries

sour cream

brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Clean strawberries, dip them in sour cream and roll them in brown sugar.

11. Snack Pack Pudding Parfaits

WHAT YOU NEED

1 package graham crackers

1 stick butter, melted

snack pack chocolate pudding

whipped cream

Directions

Process graham crackers in a food processor until crumbly; add butter and process until combined. Spoon crumbs into glasses, spoon pudding over, and top with whipped cream. Serve immediately.

12. Brownie Parfait

WHAT YOU NEED

brownies

whipped cream

fresh fruit

chocolate sauce

DIRECTIONS

Layer brownie, chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, and whipped cream in a fancy-looking glass. Serve immediately.

13. Affogato

WHAT YOU NEED

vanilla ice cream

hot espresso (or strong coffee)

DIRECTIONS

Put 2 scoops ice cream into each cup and pour 1 shot hot espresso over. Serve IMMEDIATELY.

14. Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Sandwiches

WHAT YOU NEED

store-bought peanut butter cookies

Nutella

DIRECTIONS

Spread Nutella on one two cookies, press together to make a sandwich. Repeat and eat.

15. Fancy Chocolate Pudding

WHAT YOU NEED

snack pack chocolate pudding

whipped cream

jarred cherries

sprinkles, optional

crushed nuts, optional

DIRECTIONS

Spoon pudding into cute glasses, top with whipped cream and cherry. Add sprinkles or nuts, if you have them.

16. Oreo Truffles

Get the recipe here.