January is coming to a close, which means that love will soon fill the air as Valentine’s Day grows closer and closer. Valentine’s Day is marked by luscious bouquets of red roses, pink and red stuffed animals, and hundreds of edible ways to say ‘I love you.’
Store aisles are treasure troves of the classic heart-shaped chocolate boxes. One can never go wrong with the classics but why not step up your candy game this year to bring a little more sweetness to your love life. Here are five Valentine’s Day candies that will be sure to melt the heart of any Valentine this February, whether they are a chocolate lover or have a sweet and sour tooth.
1. Sour Patch Kids Conversation HeartsSweeten up your candy bowl this Valentine’s day with the Sour Patch Kids Conversation Hearts. These little hearts are a twist on the classic pastel conversation hearts. This version includes trendy sayings such as ‘Bae,’ ‘SMH,’ ‘Um Hi’ and many more. The quirky sayings definitely live up to the candy’s slogan “Sour Then Sweet.”
2. Cheesecake M&Ms
Ahh, the classic bite-sized chocolates have brought back their cheesecake-flavored M&Ms this year. When you think of Valentine’s candy Day, you think of chocolate and any other baked goods imaginable. With the cheesecake M&Ms, you now have the best of both worlds. It is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. 3. Mandalorian Chocolate BoxView this post on Instagram
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The Disney+ original series The Mandalorian has captured the hearts of many especially with Grogu, more commonly known as Baby Yoda. What better way to tell someone you love them than by gifting them a box of Baby Yoda caramel-filled chocolates. The tin itself is sure to make anyone who receives this go “Awwww.” This is the perfect candy to curl up on the couch with and binge the series if you haven’t watched season two yet. May the love be with you this Valentine’s Day.
4. Reese's Peanut Butter Rose
Reese’s are good for every holiday and Valentine’s Day is no exception. The 3.9 oz. peanut butter-shaped rose is perfect for chocolate lovers. The Reese’s rose takes the form of the traditional flower which has come to represent Valentine’s Day. I don’t know what it is but Reese’s seems to taste so much better when it’s in the shape of something else.View this post on Instagram
5. Hershey's and Reese's Baked Skillet
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This isn’t candy but I couldn’t skip out on giving the baked goods some love. Hershey’s and Reese’s have released their own mini heart skillets. In conclusion, Hershey’s is a heart-shaped brownie, and Reese’s is a heart-shaped cookie. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy alone or with someone special and let’s not forget the vanilla ice cream on top.