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Here’s the thing, I confess I haven’t written love letters in what feels like forever. However, I do write quick little notes to my girls sometimes that I guess border on love notes.
But back in my dating days, I wrote my fair share of love letters. See I learned from the best because I was privy to read my grandfather’s love letters to my grandmother during WWII while he was stationed away from her in the army. My grandmother allowed me to read them after my grandfather had passed away. That was twenty years ago as we lost him Valentine’s Day 1999. A day that honestly forever changed me as I have shared on my blog numerous times over the years.
But back to those love letters. To say those letters were beautifully written by someone that loved his fiance would be an understatement. I never doubted my grandparents loved each other. But reading those letters sealed it for me. After having read them, I asked my grandmother if I could have them in the event of her death.
Well, my grandmother left us back in February 2010. Her death was yet another day that found me profoundly altered. After it though, I was granted my wish and was indeed left those love letters. Not that I wouldn’t give anything to have both my grandparents alive and well. But I honestly feel blessed to at least have their notes to carry on their grand love.
But what does this have to do with Valentine’s Day and a Love Letter themed recipe?
Well, I got to thinking. Twenty years is a long time not to share some love letters. But I write pretty much every day whether on my blog or for clients. So, sometimes I don’t have enough energy to write down an actual letter. I mean my blog probably could be considered a massive love letter to both my husband and girls. As I think I have made no secret how much I do love them on the blog over the years.
Love letter inspired? Then, show them your love this Valentine's Day with these love letter themed treats!Still, my girls are all about fun treats and crafts. Something they can indeed see their own two eyes, as well as feel with their fingers, too. So, I couldn’t resist as we are heading to Valentine’s Day to take a bit of creative license with the Love Letters idea. But I turned it into a themed recipe treat for my gang.
How so?
Well, I started with graham crackers and fondant. Plus, use a square cookie cutter for that square effect. Put it all together for this frosted cookie envelope treat.
Then, I add some decorating touches with red edible food markers and little candy red hearts.
The effect is pure love letters delight with Be My Valentine Love Letter Envelope Grahams.
Seriously these are love letter perfect!
Want to make Be My Valentine Love Letter Envelope Grahams for all your love?
Then, keep scrolling to get the recipe tutorial now.
Be My Valentine Love Letter Envelope Grahams Recipe
Be My Valentine Love Letter Envelope Grahams Recipe Tutorial
Ingredients
- 10 graham cracker squares
- Wilton white fondant
- Wilton red edible food marker
- pink or white frosting
- small square cookie cutter
- rolling pin
- powdered sugar
- small candy hearts
- toothpicks
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Gently knead the white fondant until pliable. Take a small handful at a time and gently roll out to 1/4" thick using the rolling pin. If the fondant gets sticky, use the powdered sugar on your rolling pin and surface to prevent sticking.
- Once the fondant is rolled to about 1/4" use the square cookie cutter to cut the fondant into small squares.
- Set the fondant squares on the baking sheet for 30-60 minutes to set.
- After the fondant hardens a bit spread a small amount of frosting on the back of the square and place on top of the graham cracker.
- Use the edible food marker to make 4-5 dashes on on all sides of the square and then a small triangle in the middle.
- Use the toothpick to place a small amount of frosting on the back of the candy heart and then affix onto the 'envelope flap'.
- Repeat with all 10 graham crackers.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114 Total Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 46mg Carbohydrates: 24g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 19g Protein: 1g
Do you like to write love letters?
Now, share with me all about your love letter writing.
*Linking up with Kristi today for this week’s FTSF where the sentence is as follows: “The day that changed me…”
Meredith Spidel says
These are absolutely adorable! And I love hearing about your grandfather, Janine! So perfect for Valentine’s Day. xoxo
Janine says
Aw, thank you my friend so much xoxo
Dara says
These are so cute!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Dara!! 😉
Tamara says
I love hearing about your love for your grandfather, and the love between your grandparents. One for the ages!
They live on in you.
Boy, these are cute treats by the way!
Janine says
Aw, thank you on both accounts and I like to think that at the very least he does indeed live on in me <3
William Holland says
I think I’ve mentioned before…we don’t do Valentine’s Day. Bev’s idea, not mine. But this is very clever so I’ll pass it on to friends who are a bit more traditional than we are.
Have a great weekend. Stay warm and safe!
Janine says
Aw, thanks for passing it on. Trust me after having lost my grandfather on the actual day, took me quite sometime to feel like I had anything to celebrate on Valentine’s Day, as well. Happy Weekend to you, too 🙂
Seana Turner says
These are adorable! I haven’t ever used fondant, although I see bakers use it all the time. I didn’t realize it needed to set a bit before you could write on it… makes sense though. I sometimes get sad that today’s children probably won’t have love letters. Mine are all up in a box in my attic:)
Janine says
I know and agree though when you think about it that it does make sense. That said I do hope this upcoming generation doesn’t lose the love letters aspect and finds a way to keep that going 🙂
Jen says
Oh my goodness this is so cute! Love letters, both the edible and real kind are pretty dreamy. Love the story of your grandparents!
Janine says
Aw, thank you again, my friend always <3
Kristi Campbell says
Memories of your grandfather are so so sweet, and Iove these crafts, so very much. You’re amazing.
Mardra says
Edible food markers?! Oh my! what this world offers that I still have so much to learn.
Janine says
Mardra, I know definitely a big fan of the edible food markers here in all honesty 😉
Gloria Spagnoli says
Lovely tribute to your grandparents. I know how special you were to them….especially your grandfather. So nice to have those good memories. I too have good memories of my time with them as a child and young adult. They were very good to me and we shared good times.
I do like the valentine graham crackers and will try to make them….but no promises! Have a good week ahead.
Janine says
Aw, Aunt gloria, I know you totally have many good memories, too. I love when you share them with me, as well and sending many hugs your way now! Have a great week ahead once again, as well <3 xoxo
Leah says
So adorable!!! I love them! Great inspiration:)
Janine says
Thank you so much, Leah!!! 🙂
Cynthia says
To my sweet Janine, let me count the ways…the ways in which you’re so ingenious, and so creative. The ways in which you’re a fantastic mama and friend. <–See what I did there? It's a lil Valentine's message. Happy Monday! I hope you have a wonderful week! As for me, I published a post today, but waiting until Wed. to broadcast while all the meditations get sent out. Yippee! 😉
Sending you hugs, sweet friend!
Janine says
Aw, I absolutely love what you did there and just couldn’t adore you more, my friend!! I saw your newest today and left you a comment, as well as shared, too! Happy Monday and sending more hugs your way once again, too!! xoxo <3
Christine Carter says
Ah, my heart is swelling reading about the love between your Grandfather and Grandmother! Those love letters are TRUE treasures, Janine!
I absolutely adore this idea. Those are PRECIOUS!!
Janine says
Aw, thank you Chris and honestly so happy to share a bit more about them here today 🙂