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What You Need:

• 1 (8-ounce) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 pounds seedless green grapes
• 2 pounds seedless red grapes
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons pecans, chopped

How to Make It:

This year instead of just buying another heart-shaped box full of chocolates, why not make your Valentine feel really special with homemade candies. The time, effort, and love you put into making these Valentine candies is sure to impress. Both of these recipes can be made by even the most cooking challenged.

What You Need:

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup shortening, butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 6-ounce pkg. chocolate bits
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

What You Need:

• 1 6-ounce pkg. semisweet chocolate bits
• 2 3-ounce pkgs. cream cheese
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 graham cracker pie crust