Nutter Butter Love Bug Cookies For Valentine’s Day

I have an awesome Valentine’s Day Cookie recipe to share with you today that I just know you’re going to love – Love Bug Cookies! And when you are done making them see all my Creative Valentine’s Day Ideas!

Can you guys believe how fast the holidays flew by? We already are gearing up for our next big holiday: Valentine’s Day! I absolutely love Valentine’s Day, what about you guys?

It’s a great time to show all the people in your life that you care about how much you love them. An added bonus is all the awesome sweets that come with it, Valentine’s Day Cookies being my absolute favorite.

Before you check out the Valentine’s Day Love Bug Cookies, make sure you take a peek at some of my other Valentine’s Day goodies like these DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts or these yummy Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat Sandwiches that are to die for.

If you’ve got kiddos at home, I’ve also got some great, free options for them to take to school to share with all of their friends. This Love Bug Valentine’s Day Printable Card is always a hit, or maybe these Under the Sea Printable Cards are great for both boys and girls.

Now, back to our delicious Valentine’s Day Cookies. These Nutter Butter Love Bug Valentine’s Day Cookies are sure to please just about everybody.

If you’ve got someone who has a peanut allergy, this Valentine’s Cherry Vanilla Pudding recipe might be a good alternative.  Grab the full recipe below and I hope you enjoy these Love Bug cookies as much as I do!

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Love Bug Cookies

INGREDIENTS 

1 package of Nutter Butter Cookies
1 package of bright pink candy melts
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 package of small edible eyes
1 container of Wilton confetti hearts
1 package of Wilton royal icing transfer butterfly wings
1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper
Double Boiler

DIRECTIONS

Using the double boiler, place water into the bottom pot and bring to a boil.

Place the top pot on top and pour in the candy melts and add the tbsp coconut oil.

Using a rubber spatula, mix until melted and smooth.

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Using a rubber spatula, mix until melted and smooth.

Using a fork, dip a nutter butter cookie into the candy melt. Use the fork to flip it over.

Carefully pick up the cookie using the fork and lightly tap the edge of the pot to get rid of the excess candy melt.

Place onto the cookie sheet.

Repeat the steps with the remaining cookies.

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Place two eyes on the Nutter Butter. 

Place two red hearts for the antenna.

Place a red heart under the eyes for the mouth.

Let the cookies harden.

Once the cookies are hard, dip the edge of the wing into the chocolate and place the wing into the crease of the Nutter Butter Cookie.

Hold the wing there for about 1 minute for the chocolate to harden.

Enjoy!

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The Wilton royal icing transfer butterfly wings make it so easy to create these love bug cookies! The kiddos will love them!

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Nutter Butter Love Bug Cookies For Valentine’s Day

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas blossom cookies, Love Bug Cookies, Valentine's Day Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 package of Nutter Butter Cookies
  • 1 package of bright pink candy melts
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 package of small edible eyes
  • 1 container of Wilton confetti hearts
  • 1 package of Wilton royal icing transfer butterfly wings
  • 1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper
  • Double Boiler

Instructions

  • Using the double boiler, place water into the bottom pot and bring to a boil.
  • Place the top pot on top and pour in the candy melts and add the tbsp coconut oil.
  • Using a rubber spatula, mix until melted and smooth.
  • Using a fork, dip a nutter butter cookie into the candy melt. Use the fork to flip it over.
  • Carefully pick up the cookie using the fork and lightly tap the edge of the pot to get rid of the excess candy melt.
  • Place onto the cookie sheet.
  • Repeat steps with remaining cookies.
  • Place two eyes on the Nutter Butter. 
  • Place two red hearts for the antenna.
  • Place a red heart under the eyes for the mouth.
  • Let the cookies harden.
  • Once cookies are hard, dip the edge of the wing into the chocolate and place the wing into the crease of the Nutter Butter Cookie.
  • Hold wing there for about 1 minute for the chocolate to harden.
  • Enjoy!

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Susan B

Susan B

Hi, I’m Susan! Thanks for stopping by Oh My! Creative. I like to have fun, make fun things…you know, create stuff! I love DIY, decorating and design and like any girl…shopping and lunch!
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  1. 5 stars
    Thank you, Susan, that you don’t edit out mistakes. It makes attempting a fraction of what you do is not beyond my reach.

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