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.
Oreo Truffles
A fancy box of candy can be pricy but these chocolate truffles come straight from the heart. No one needs to know how easy they are to make!
Get Ree's Oreo Truffles recipe.
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
You'll fall head over heels for these soft and fluffy red velvet sandwich cookies. They're filled with a rich cream cheese frosting that's unbelievably good!
Get Ree's Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies recipe.
Chocolate Mousse
There are so many ways to dress up a simple chocolate mousse: try serving it in a martini glass, add chocolate shavings and whipped cream, or simply serve with fresh raspberries.
Get the Chocolate Mousse recipe.
Linzer Cookies
Although typically made for Christmas, these fruit-filled cookies can easily be put on repeat throughout the year. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters and raspberry jam to make them perfect for Valentine's Day.
Get the Linzer Cookies recipe.
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Craving a sweet treat but don't have time to bake? Don't fret! These mug cakes are made right in the microwave so they couldn't be easier.
Get the Red Velvet Mug Cake recipe.
Chocolate Valentine Cookies
Use stencils and powdered sugar to spell out a sweet message to your sweetheart. Write anything from "I love you" to "Be Mine."
Get Ree's Chocolate Valentine Cookies recipe.
Chocolate Martini
Chocolate liqueur and Bailey's Irish cream make this sweet cocktail rich and creamy. It's the perfect post-dinner treat.
Get the Chocolate Martini recipe.
Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Macaroons
These coconut macaroons are pretty-in-pink thanks to the addition of maraschino cherries. Wrap them up in Valentine's Day gift boxes and deliver them to the ones you love.
Chocolate Sugar Cookie Hearts
You can never have too many heart-shaped treats on Valentine's Day. These sugar cookie hearts are also topped with heart-shaped sprinkles for double the love.
Get the Chocolate Sugar Cookie Hearts recipe.
Rice Krispies Treats Three Ways
Switch up this classic treat with fun new flavors that everyone will love. The strawberries and coconut is especially cute for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
Surprise your significant other with a decadent dessert like these chocolate lava cakes filled with molten peanut butter. It's perfect for a romantic dinner for two.
Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Gummy Hearts
These tiny hearts are chewy, sweet, and so much fun to make! They're made with sparkling rosé wine but if you want to keep them kid-friendly, simply swap it out for water.
Get the Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Gummy Hearts recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Heart-Shaped Brownies
A heart-shaped cookie cutter makes these adorable brownies so easy to make. Enjoy them on their own or dress them up with a drizzle of salted caramel.
Sweetheart Swirl Bark
This chocolate bark is filled with love (and loving phrases thanks to the conversation hearts). Of course you could always top the bark with other Valentine's Day candies if you prefer.
Get the Sweetheart Swirl Bark recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.
Heart-Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies
Refrigerated pie dough and canned strawberry filling make these mini pies extra easy. That means less time baking and more time to spend with the ones you love.
Get the Heart-Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Mini Amaretto Bundt Cakes
To make these gorgeous mini cakes even prettier, they're drizzled with a white chocolate ganache and topped with dried rose petals. Now that's romantic!
Get the Mini Amaretto Bundt Cakes recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Valentine's Day Waffle Pops
These cute treats will be a hit at any Valentine's Day party. You can get creative with the decorations and even wrap them up as a take-home gift.
Get the Valentine's Day Waffle Pops recipe at Sandy Toes and Popsicles.
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
These dark chocolate cupcakes are topped with a whipped strawberry frosting and chocolate drizzle. We'd take a box of these over flowers any day!
Get the Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes recipe at A Classic Twist.
Conversation Heart Rice Krispies Treats
This treat is a fun mash-up of two childhood classics: conversation heart candies and Rice Krispies treats.
Get the Conversation Heart Rice Krispies Treats recipe at Just is a Four Letter Word.
Cookie Dough Hearts
Anyone who loves to sneak a taste of cookie dough will love these tasty treats. They're made without eggs so they're completely safe to eat!
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