A few years ago the girls and I started making cinnamon candy hearts, and now it is a Valentine’s week tradition. We use Wilton’s candy melts (the red ones) and cinnamon oil for flavoring.

This year my youngest baker helped the most — especially with the stirring. Her dream is to become a French chef someday.

She loves nearly all projects in the kitchen, except those involving the dishwasher.

Happy Valentine’s Day!