Chocolate Countdown, Day 14: Chocolate hearts

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Published Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 2:17PM EST

Last updated Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 8:47PM EST

Think of this as the grown-up version of the Advent Calendar for Valentine's Day. Everyday until February 14 a new, delectable dish of chocolately goodness will be revealed. (To get the latest recipe every day in your inbox, sign up for Globe Life's newsletter by clicking HERE). For the final day, here’s a recipe that’s sure to win over your Valentine’s chocolate heart

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CHOCOLATE HEARTS

There is really only one day of the year where you can serve heart-shaped food and not look totally cheesy. Today is that day. So melt your Valentine’s heart with these sandwich cookies of love. (Click here for the recipe.)
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TORTE

You know a dessert has a lot of chocolate in it when the “crust” is also made of chocolate. (Click here for the recipe.)
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CHAI RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE AFFOGATO

You won’t need a coffee with this dessert since it uses chai tea as a sauce. Exotic? Yes. Why not add a little adventure into your romantic meal? (Click here for the recipe.)
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CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ WITH ORANGE CREAM

Sharing is a good way to add some romance to a meal. Each of these soufflés is big enough to be shared by two. (Click here for the recipe.)
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CHOCOLATE FONDANT WITH FRUIT

Chocolate not sweet enough for you? Add a little extra (natural) sugar with this fruit-chocolate concoction. (Click here for the recipe.)
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DOUBLE RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Chocolate meet raspberry. Raspberry meet chocolate. You guys were meant to be together, especially in brownie form. (Click here for the recipe.)
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SIMPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

There is something so much more special if the box of chocolates you give your sweetheart is handmade. It’s not as hard as you think with these instructions. (Click here for the recipe.)
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WHITE CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

While white chocolate is not technically chocolate, it does contain cocoa butter, which allows it to be a solid in room temperature but melt into a sweet, puddle of goodness once in your mouth. This dessert celebrates white chocolate’s lusciousness. (Click here for the recipe.)
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CAKE POPS

Want to surprise your Valentine with something other than roses? Try a dozen of these cake pops. (Click here for the recipe.)
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EASY CHOCOLATE SLICES

This sweet treat is just that: A treat. No need to save it for after dinner, you can easily pack these slices with your lunch for a chocolately mid-afternoon snack. (Click here for the recipe.)
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TWO CHOCOLATE TART

Double your love of chocolate with this tart that has not one, but two types of chocolate. (Click here for the recipe.)
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CHOCOLATE CAKE

No cardboard taste here in this dairy-free cake. Just moistness and deliciousness, and chocolate of course. (Click here for the recipe.)
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ORANGE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

A classic chocolate pudding recipe that pumps up the chocolate taste and pairs it with the sweetness of citrus. (Click here for the recipe.)
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THE WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE

Chocolate lava: Who knew such a thing could be so delicious. Add a little warmth to your romantic dinner with this chocolate volcano recipe. (Click here for the recipe.)

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