Cookie Recipes & More to complete your Whelk's Island Valentine Celebration

Valentine’s Day is a time to share love, warmth, and sweet treats with those who matter most. If you’ve enjoyed the charming short story A Whelk’s Island Valentine, you’re in for a special treat. This blog post brings you delightful cookie recipes and decorating ideas inspired by the story’s seaside setting. Plus, you’ll find a free coloring page and a fun Valentine card printable to make your celebration even more memorable.

Whether you’re baking for family, friends, or a cozy gathering, these recipes and creative extras will help you bring the spirit of Whelk’s Island right to your kitchen.

But first....I thought you'd find it fun to see the Valentine's Day card that Tug found and gave to Rosemary. I had so much researching old vintage Valentine's Day cards, which is also why two ended up in the book!! The pretty one she'd seen and ogled at the antique store and the fun one he found. It just seemed so much like Tug to me!

What do you think?

Now...on to the good stuff!

A Taste of Whelk’s Island Valentine

Before diving into the recipes, A Whelk’s Island Valentine short story was meant to capture the magic of a small island community coming together to celebrate love and friendship. I hope the seaside charm of the cookie class and sweet date night, have you in the mood to suprise someone special, or maybe someone alone with a sweet treat and a smile.

Delicious Cookie Recipes to Try

• Red Velvet Cutout Cookie Recipe  

• Perfect Brown Sugar Cookie

• Tips for Perfectly Iced Cookies Every Time

  • Use royal icing in shades of pink, red, and white to create hearts, swirls, and dots.

  • Add edible glitter or colored sugar for sparkle.

  • Use small candy pearls or sprinkles to mimic sea shells or bubbles.

  • Write sweet messages or initials with a fine icing tip.

  • A couple of polka dots or Xs and Os go a long way!

Each post offers detailed instructions and helpful tips to improve your baking skills and impress your Valentine’s Day guests.

Complete the Book Cover Puzzle and post your time.

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Complete the Puzzle

Free Valentine’s Day Coloring Page Printable

Have a happy weekend.

Share your joy,

Nancy