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For special events, these Easy Eggless Hidden Heart Cupcakes are a delightful treat. You can find a heart-shaped chocolate treat inside! They're great for Valentine's Day or any time you want to show love!

Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. 1 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 cup water. 1/3 cup vegetable oil. 1 tbsp white vinegar. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Red food coloring gel. Heart-shaped chocolate candies.

Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. You can line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Sieve the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, flour, and sugar together in a bowl. With the dry ingredients still together, add the water, vegetable oil, white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well. Separate the cupcake batter into two equal parts. Add the red food coloring gel to one part and mix it until it's the right color. Fill up about half of each cupcake liner with a spoonful of the plain cupcake batter. Put a chocolate heart in the middle of each cupcake liner. Put the red cupcake batter on top of the chocolate candy until the liner is about two thirds full. Bake in an oven that has already been heated for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the cupcake comes out clean. After baking, let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely. After they're cool, you can frost them or just eat them plain.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Delicate and flavorful macarons inspired by Tatyanas Everyday Food's Pistachio Pomegranate Cake. These sweet treats are perfect for special occasions or as a delightful snack.

Ingredients: 150g almond flour. 150g powdered sugar. 55g egg whites aged for 24 hours. 1/4 tsp cream of tartar. 150g granulated sugar. 35ml water. 55g egg whites. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Green food coloring optional. Pomegranate jam for filling. Crushed pistachios for decoration.

Instructions: Combine powdered sugar and almond flour and sift them. Put aside. Beat the 55g of egg whites until frothy in a mixing bowl. After adding the cream of tartar, beat the mixture until soft peaks form. Put aside. Add water and granulated sugar to a saucepan. Using a candy thermometer, heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 118C 244F. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining 55g egg whites until soft peaks form while the syrup heats. Pour the sugar syrup into the whipped egg whites gradually while beating at a low speed, once it reaches 118C 244F. Raise the speed to medium-high and continue beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue becomes glossy. Beat in the vanilla extract and green food coloring, if using, until well combined with the meringue. Three additions of the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture should be folded into the meringue until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of ribbon when it slides off the spatula. Spoon the batter into a piping bag that has a round tip attached. Pipe tiny rounds onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. After removing any air bubbles by tapping the baking sheet against the counter, allow the macarons to rest for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a skin forms on top. Set the oven temperature to 300F 150C. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the macarons come off the parchment paper easily. After baking, leave the macarons on the baking sheet to cool fully. Sort the macaron shells into pairs based on size, then top one of the shells in each pair with a dab of pomegranate jam. Place them in a sandwich. To decorate, roll the macaron edges in crushed pistachios. Savor your homemade macarons with pistachio and pomegranate cake!

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

The sweet and sour taste of pomegranate is in both the shells and the filling of these delicate vegan macarons. They are perfect for a holiday dessert or a special event and are sure to impress!

Ingredients: 1 cup almond flour. 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup aquafaba liquid from canned chickpeas. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 tsp cream of tartar. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish. 1/2 cup pomegranate jam.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 300F 150C. Put parchment paper on baking sheets. Pulse the powdered sugar and almond flour together in a food processor until they are well mixed. Beat aquafaba and cream of tartar together in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. While beating, slowly add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until glossy peaks form. Mix the almond flour mixture in slowly until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Put the batter into a piping bag with a round tip. Place small circles on baking sheets that have been prepared, leaving space between each one. To get rid of any air bubbles, lightly tap the baking sheets on the counter. After you pipe the macarons, leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes so that a skin can form. The macarons are done when they are set and have feet. So bake them for 15 to 18 minutes. Take the baking sheets out of the oven and let them cool all the way down on them. Put pomegranate jam on the flat side of half of the macarons after they have cooled. Put another macaron on top to make a sandwich. If you want, you can sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top. Serve and have fun!

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Cook Time: 15-18

Celebrate with these delectable birthday cake chocolate chip cookies loaded with mini chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles, which are ideal for any special occasion.

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1 cup packed brown sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon almond extract. 3 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup mini chocolate chips. 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy these festive birthday cake chocolate chip cookies!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

White Christmas Crinkles Cookies with white chocolate, cranberries, and nuts are delectable holiday treats. They're soft and chewy, and they're ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp almond extract. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 cup white chocolate chips. 1/2 cup dried cranberries. 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball generously with powdered sugar. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

These sparkly bow cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually stunning. The edible sparkly sugar and colorful fondant bows make them perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

Ingredients: 1 box of your favorite cupcake mix. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Edible sparkly sugar or edible glitter. Fondant in various colors. Edible glue or water for sticking fondant. Small bow-shaped cookie cutter.

Instructions: Warm your oven up to the temperature written on the box of cupcake mix. Follow the directions on the package to make the cupcake batter. Line a cupcake tray with paper liners, and then pour batter into each one. Bake in an oven that has already been heated for the time given or until a toothpick stuck in a cupcake comes out clean. On a wire rack, let the cupcakes cool all the way down. Softened butter should be mixed in a bowl until it is smooth. Mix the butter with the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract one bit at a time until the frosting is light and fluffy. If you need to, you can change the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar. When the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or spatula to frost them with the buttercream frosting. For a sparkly look, sprinkle the edible glitter or sugar that sparkles on top of the frosting. Spread out the different colored fondant on a clean surface that has been lightly dusted with powdered sugar to keep it from sticking. Cut out bow shapes from fondant with a small bow-shaped cookie cutter. Use edible glue or a little water to stick the fondant bows to the cupcakes. Allow the cupcakes to sit for some time so that the fondant bows can harden. Give your sparkly bow cupcakes to people and enjoy them!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

White Christmas Crinkles Cookies with white chocolate, cranberries, and nuts are delectable holiday treats. They're soft and chewy, and they're ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp almond extract. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 cup white chocolate chips. 1/2 cup dried cranberries. 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball generously with powdered sugar. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

White Christmas Crinkles Cookies with white chocolate, cranberries, and nuts are delectable holiday treats. They're soft and chewy, and they're ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp almond extract. 1/2 cup powdered sugar. 1 cup white chocolate chips. 1/2 cup dried cranberries. 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball generously with powdered sugar. Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12