How to Make Valentine's Day Treats

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bake the cupcakes.

   Use a mix, or bake from scratch.
   
   Chocolate or vanilla work best and are usually the most popular flavors.
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   Step 2: Cut the top off each cupcake after baking.

   Use a knife to cut straight across the top of the wrapper.
   
   Place the top piece aside; you'll be reusing it shortly. , Once you've made the frosting, spread it over the whole top of the bottom piece of each cupcake. , Take the piece you cut off earlier and use the cookie cutter to press out a heart shape from the center.
   
   Keep the outline of the heart, removing the internal heart shape piece (you're allowed to eat it). , There will now be a heart of frosting pushing up through the cupcake.
   
   Repeat for each cupcake left. , Add sprinkles to the frosted part.
   
   The cupcakes are now ready for serving.
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   Step 3: Frost the bottom half of each cupcake.

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   Step 4: Cut a heart shape from the top part.

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   Step 5: Replace the top piece with the cut-out heart shape.

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   Step 6: Decorate.

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