Crafty Mom: Play dough chocolates for Valentine's Day

I always loved getting chocolates in a heart box for Valentine’s Day when I was a kid! The chocolates with fancy fillings were hit or miss with me, but it was always so fun to see what surprise was waiting inside. Then I’d keep the empty box for all sorts of pretend play.

For the raspberry filling inside the chocolates, we used some pink store bought play dough that we had on hand, but homemade play dough with a berry scent would make it extra special.

If your kids are little, I’d stick with one color of play dough unless you don’t mind the colors getting hopelessly mixed, but older kids will enjoy the creative possibilities that two or more colors offer.

For extra fun, throw in a rolling pin, a dull or plastic knife, and a few cookie cutters. A scalloped edge cookie cutter can be used to make it look like bites were taken out of the chocolates. It’s a fun way to reveal what’s inside!!