40 Cute Valentine's Day Treats That Deliver Extra Sweetness
Whip up a little something special.
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Looking for the perfect gift? You can't go wrong with something that comes from the heart, especially when that gift involves Valentine's Day candies, chocolates, or other Valentine's Day treats. Sure, buying a heart-shaped box full of chocolates from the store is tradition, but crafting your own chocolate truffles or homemade marshmallows is easier than you might think! Here, you'll find tons of creative ideas for Valentine's Day cookies, Rice Krispies treats, and cute bite-sized cakes that anyone would love.
With Valentine's Day desserts, nothing is more on-theme than a pink and red confection—and we've got plenty! Just look at Ree Drummond's red velvet sandwich cookies or the bark topped with conversation hearts that make the perfect pink dessert. And speaking of hearts, we've also made sure to include tons of heart-shaped foods, along with our many strawberry desserts and chocolate desserts. Serve them up as a fun after-school snack for your kids or wrap them up for that special someone.
Looking for the perfect ending to you Valentine's Day dinner? Try the rich and creamy chocolate mousse or the chocolate martini that will make your date night extra sweet. Of course, this collection of treats isn't just for adults—there are also plenty of kid-friendly recipes, like the cute waffle pops decorated with festive sprinkles. It doubles as a fun Valentine's Day activity! Either way, these Valentine's Day treats are sure to show just how much you really care.
Heart Cookies
Talk about the perfect cookie for Valentine's Day! They're heart shaped and sport pink frosting and sprinkles. They also happen to be the perfect balance of tender, soft, and sweet.
Get the Heart Cookies recipe.
Almond Layer Cookies
Layers of red and white make these cookies hued for the holiday. Plus, the almond paste in the batter makes these cake-like cookies very moist, so they keep well for days if you want to gift them.
Get Ree's Almond Layer Cookies recipe.
Buckeyes
Chocolate and peanut butter go together like you and all your loved ones. Why not make a classic candy and make everyone happy? Plus, you can add fun, festive sprinkles on the outside if you want.
Get the Buckeyes recipe.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
We all scream for ice cream any time of year, especially when it tastes like a nostalgic treat. These bars are just like the Good Humor kind, and we must say, they're perfectly pink, too!
Get the Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars recipe.
Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
A little bit salty and a little bit sweet, chocolate covered pretzels are one of those treats that anyone can endlessly munch on. Make a big batch and everyone will be happy! They're very easy to package up and gift.
Red Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
Red on red and tasty to boot, these thumbprint cookies are also super easy to make. There's a bit of lemon zest to offset the sweetness for a nicely balanced bite.
Get Ree's Red Cherry Thumbprint Cookies recipe.
Cranberry Scones
Would you look at that pretty glaze? It tastes just as good as it looks, too, thanks to a little splash of cranberry juice. Drizzle it over breakfast treats speckled with dried cranberries for a lovely sweet-tart bite.
Get the Cranberry Scones recipe.
Black and White Cheesecake Bars
Riddle us this: What's black and white and red all over? These creamy, dreamy cheesecake bars topped with fresh raspberries! There's actually a little white chocolate in the batter for extra sweetness.
Chocolate Donuts with Strawberry Glaze
Don't worry about messing with a deep fryer for these. They're actually baked, making life a lot easier! Topped with a berry sweet glaze, these breakfast bites will be a welcomed wakeup call.
Salted Caramels
If you're looking to gift to a lot of people, this recipe is an excellent option. It makes up to 80 little caramel candies. Plus, if wrapped nice and tight, they can last for months! Not that they will, of course.
Get the Salted Caramels recipe.
Red Velvet Cookies
The vibrant red color and chocolatey flavor of these red velvet cookies are hard to resist. Finish them off with a sprinkling of sparkling sugar for that extra dazzle.
Get the Red Velvet Cookies recipe.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat on Valentine's Day but the store-bought variety are often pretty expensive. Luckily, they're easy to make at home and you can even get creative with decorating them: sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries!
Homemade Marshmallows
Homemade marshmallows will change your hot chocolate experience for the better! The fluffy, dreamy, vanilla-flavored treats are almost too good to be true.
Get the Homemade Marshmallows recipe.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate and peanut butter go together like you and your Valentine—the combination is meant to be! You can add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top to further balance out the flavors.
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Cups recipe.
Mini Bundt Cakes
These adorable mini cakes will look so pretty on your Valentine's Day table. Choose from blackberry glaze, dark chocolate sea salt glaze, maple-whiskey glaze—or make all three!
Get the Mini Bundt Cakes recipe.
Homemade Pop Tarts
Whether you serve them for breakfast or an after-school snack, this homemade toaster pastry is sure to be a hit. We especially love the cute pink frosting and sprinkles for Valentine's Day.
Get the Homemade Pot Tarts recipe.
Rum Balls
This grown-up treat has a boozy flavor that's perfect for rum lovers! The best part is that you don't even need to turn on your oven or stovetop to make them.
Get the Rum Balls recipe.
Strawberries and Cream Scones
These homemade scones are made with chopped dried strawberries and strawberry preserves, but you can also add a few drops of red food coloring to get that pretty pink color.
Get Ree's Strawberries and Cream Scones recipe.
Chocolate Fondue
You can practically dunk anything in chocolate and it would be delicious. But some of our favorite dippers include strawberries, cubes of pound cake, salted pretzel rods, pineapple chunks, and vanilla wafer cookies.
Get the Chocolate Fondue recipe.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whether you're a fan of peanut butter cookies or chocolate chip cookies, these chewy treats are the best of both worlds! All you need is a glass of milk to dunk them in.
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