These cady houses are a fun way to get in the Valentine’s Day spirit. They are simple to make and are fun for children of all ages.
Only a few ingredients are needed, so it’s perfect for a school classroom activity, a Valentine’s Day party, or something fun to do at home with the kids. Follow the directions below to create your own Valentine’s Day Candy House!
Materials:
seven 3-inch round cookies (any kind, I used chocolate chip. You can also make your own),
1 Keebler waffle bowl (found in the ice cream cone section of the supermarket),
one container of whipped white icing,
one rectangle cracker
red food coloring,
conversation hearts,
M&M’s (you can use any small candy to decorate),
sprinkles,
bowl,
spoon,
butter, or plastic knife
Step 1
You will first stack your cookies one on top of the other. While stacking, you will put a layer of white icing between the cookies to help them stick together.
Step 2
Put a couple of spoonfuls of the white frosting in the bowl. Add a small amount of red food coloring to the frosting to get a nice pink color. Mix until the color is even.
Step 3
Using a butter or plastic knife, spread the pink icing around the stack of cookies.
Step 4
Place the Keebler waffle bowl faced-down on top of the stack of cookies.
Step 5:
Add some more white frosting to the bowl of pink frosting. Pour some more red food coloring in the bowl to get a deeper pink color.
Step 6
Using a butter or plastic knife, gently spread the icing around the waffle bowl.
Step 7
Now it’s time to decorate the house! You can add frosting to the rectangle cracker and stick it to the front of the house to make a door. Add candies around the roof and the rest of the house.