The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.

Ingredients:
Butter (バター 100g) Sugar powder (粉砂糖 50g) One egg (卵 1個) Flour (小麦粉 150g) Baking powder (ベーキングパウダー 2g) Salt (塩 少々) chocolate for topping (トッピング チョコレート 適量)