25 Best Valentine's Day Snacks That Are Made to Be Shared
Assemble a platter for date night!
If the quickest way to someone's heart is through their stomach, consider these Valentine's Day snacks a straight shot! While giving your Valentine a box of chocolates is a sweet gesture, there's nothing like a homemade Valentine's Day gift to make the surprise even more special. You know what they say: sharing (some sweet and salty snacks) is caring! Whether you're throwing a Valentine's Day party or organizing a romantic movie night, you'll want to have the menu covered. These Valentine's Day snacks are sure to satisfy any cravings before your Valentine's Day dinner and keep the love flowing. Forget love potions—these irresistible bites are all you need!
Here, you'll find Valentine's Day snacks that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! They're easy Valentine's Day treats, whether you need a fun date night idea or a cute idea for the kids after school. Add some romance to your evening with roasted grape and ricotta crostini or host a Galentine's Day gathering with your girl friends by snacking from a platter of veggies, apples, toasted bread, and easy baked brie—yum! Some of these snacks even double as a heartfelt gift. Just wrap some pink and red string around a bag of Ree Drummond's red velvet brownies, and you have a delightful surprise to send in the mail. Love is in the air, and we mean that literally when you cook up these sweet, aromatic snacks!
Feta Rolls
Crispy, cheesy, and herbaceous, each roll is stuffed with creamy, tangy feta, wrapped in buttery layers of phyllo dough, and baked until golden and crisp. The real magic happens when you drizzle warm, spicy honey over the top!
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Cranberry Bread
The tender crumb and bright berry bursts make this bread a lovely Valentine's Day snack to slice and share over coffee, wine, or good conversation. It's topped with a crunchy buttery pecan streusel and finished with a powdered sugar glaze.
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Beet Walnut Goat Cheese Dip
Bring a gorgeous pop of pink to your spread with this dip where earthy roasted beets meet creamy goat cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts. It pairs perfectly with crisp veggies, crunchy crackers, or warmed pita.
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Roasted Grape and Ricotta Crostini
Want a little gourmet flair? Sweet, caramelized grapes are roasted until juicy and set atop creamy ricotta on crisp crostini. A sprinkle of lemon zest and a drizzle of honey make these bites both elegant and playful.
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Frozen Yogurt Bark
Start with Greek yogurt sweetened with a touch of honey, then swirl in strawberry and blackberry preserves for a berry-packed punch. Sprinkle on fresh berries, toasted coconut, and crunchy sunflower seeds before freezing! After it sets and gets broken into pieces, you can share with your sweetheart.
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Potato Chip Rice Krispie Treats
This crunchy take on the childhood classic is sweet, salty, and super snackable! Each chewy treat is topped with crispy potato chips and a drizzle of melted chocolate for a perfectly balanced bite.
Cheese Straws
Don’t be afraid to get a little cheesy on Valentine’s Day. You won't have to sacrifice quality time with your sweetheart as these cheese straws are so simple to make, thanks to frozen puff pastry.
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Red Velvet Brownies
These cheesecake-swirled brownies are a Valentine's Day vision. They're a mouthwatering mixture of red velvet cake, brownies, and cheesecake, so you don't have to pick favorites.
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Pimento Cheese Thumbprint Crackers
Simplify snack time with these pretty pimento thumbprint crackers! The sweet and spicy pepper jelly adds a vibrant, jewel-like color, and the crumbly, cheesy base makes them a tasty treat between meals.
Little Smokies
Ree's tasty twist on classic mini weenies makes for the perfect start to any Valentine's Day supper. The sweet and tangy slow cooker snack stars a sauce made of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, spices, and smoky adobo peppers.
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Spicy Chex Mix
Spice up your night with this fiery snack mix. Hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a burst of spices give this homemade Chex mix a flavorful kick. It's a fancier, more flavorful take on the classic snack!
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Homemade Pop Tarts
You can't go wrong with a sweet snack on Valentine's Day, and these pretty pink pop tarts are no exception. With golden, flaky pie crusts filled with sweet fruit jam, they're absolutely delicious—and far better than anything you'll find in stores.
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Arancini
Making a Lady and the Tramp-inspired Valentine's Day dinner? Whip up these crunchy, cheesy risotto balls as a bite-sized appetizer before the main event. You can even make them in an air fryer!
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Shrimp Dip
Thanks to that layer of bright red cocktail sauce, this shrimp dip is so apt for February 14. The other layers consist of fresh shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and scallions! Serve it up with crackers.
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Tea Sandwiches
Whether you're throwing a Galentine's Day tea party with your besties or just need a quick snack for you and your sweetheart, these tea sandwiches—featuring classic smoked salmon, ham and cheddar, and zesty curried chicken salad—are just the thing!
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Garlic Knots
Just looking at these garlic knots is enough to make your mouth water! Packed with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and garlic butter for fantastic flavor, they’re baked to golden perfection—crispy on the outside, yet soft and pillowy on the inside.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Are strawberries a snack or dessert? We’d like to argue everything is a snack on Valentine's Day! These beauties are dunked, drizzled, and sprinkled with fun toppings.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Grab that tube of crescent rolls, because you're about to make the most scrumptious snack. You can pretty much sub any cheese or deli meat you have on hand, too!
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
It doesn't get more romantic than crispy fried cheese! Dip these mozzarella sticks in marinara sauce and they're an ooey, gooey snack.
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Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup
A cup of Ree's special fruit salad is the sweetest way to end Valentine's Day. The secret ingredient, you ask? It's easy homemade zesty grapefruit syrup—yum!
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