Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or just want a sweet treat, these 16 Extraordinary Valentine’s Day recipes are sure to please any palate.
16 Extraordinary Valentine’s Day Recipes
I’ve divided the treats into cupcakes, candies, and treats to make finding the prefect treat easy.
Cupcakes
- Valentine’s Day Cookie Cupcakes– These cupcakes from Dawn at Cutefetti use purchased cupcakes and purchased cookies as the base. Transformed with a little love, these are simple to make for the class party your child tells you about at the last minute.
2. Minnie Mouse Cupcakes– Any Disney fans will love these Minnie Mouse Cupcakes from Cutefetti. They start with a base of purchased cupcakes and refrigerated cookie dough to come together with minimal fuss. You’ll also find tips on how to keep the dough from spreading and how to frost cupcakes with cookies on top.
3. Triple Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cupcakes – Have a chocolate lover in the family? They will go gaga over these “semi-homemade” cupcakes made with a base of chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips.
4. Easy Valentine’s Day Hugs and Kisses Cupcake Recipe -Another “semi-homemade recipe,” this one uses a base of vanilla cake mix with a sweet treat inside; Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses candy. Use homemade buttercream frosting to top it off.
5. Copycat Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Heart Cakes– These cupcakes, my husband’s favorite, are only available once a year. I created a copycat version so he can enjoy them whenever he wants.
Candy
6. Strawberry Crispy Chocolate Bark Candy– Jen at A Magical Mess shows how to make an easy candy bark with a hint of strawberry flavor. Easy and delicious. What more could you want?
7. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Almond Candies– Super easy recipe that uses only two ingredients with an optional 3rd ingredient of sprinkles. Gluten-free and comes together in minutes!
8. Peanut Butter & Pretzel Hearts– Only four ingredients and fifteen minutes is all you need to make these Peanut Butter & Pretzel Hearts. Make them gluten-free by substituting gluten-free pretzels.
9. How to Make Your Own Candy Kisses– Love the huge Candy Kisses you can purchase around Valentine’s Day or Christmas? Now you can make your own at home with this easy recipe.
10. Foolproof Fudge With Marshmallow Cream -This creamy white fudge from Melissa at Outnumbered 3-to-1 can be made to match any holiday when covered with sprinkles or seasonal themed M&Ms.
Cookies and Brownies
11. Marble Iced Sugar Cookies– Jen at A Magical Mess shows us how to make homemade sugar cookies topped with beautiful marble icing. These look even better than bakery cookies and taste so good!
12. Valentine’s Brownies– Need a gluten-free treat? This brownie recipe from Around Our Family Table shares how to make a tempting brownie with frosting but without the gluten.
13. Healthy Valentine’s Cookies – Diabetics and dieters can still enjoy their holiday treats thanks to Day to Day in our World and these healthy Valentine’s Day cookies made with Equal.
Treats:
14. Easy Cinnamon Popcorn Recipe– This recipe was shared with me by the makers of Papa Baldy’s Popcorn. It’s even better than the popcorn you’ll find in specialty stores because it is fresh!
15. Easy Valentine’s Day Pretzel Treats– These dipped pretzels treats only use three ingredients and can be whipped up in around fifteen minutes. Place them in candy bags, tie them with a ribbon, and you’ve got adorable Valentine’s day gifts.
16. Valentine’s Day Layered Jello– This beautiful layered red and white gelatin dessert from Jen at A Magical Mess will be a favorite of all ages.
Whether you want to surprise your sweetie with a special sweet, need to prepare a snack for your kids’ Valentine’s Day party, or just treat yourself, you will be the Valentine’s Day Star if you prepare any of these tempting treats. A special thanks to all the lovely ladies who shared their treats with us.
What are your plans for Valentine’s Day this year?
This is beautiful collection of Valentines days recipes I need to try few of them.
I am drooling over these Valentine’s Day treats! I must make at least one!
I love all of these ideas, but this year I really want to try the popcorn for Valentine’s Day, something different for us
Wow! They all look soooo yummy and sweet. Valentine’s day is coming and I am so excite to make some of these.
These are great Valentine’s recipes. I love making recipes like these with my daughters. They’re going to love helping with them.
They are all so pretty! I bet they are delicious too. I’m going to pin these to try them later.
I have a sweet tooth and this is making me drool. If only I could have them all. Nom!
Yummy, what tasty Valentine’s Day treats. I love them all, but my favorite are the chocolate cupcakes. I’m going to give them a try this year. Thanks for sharing.
I love how pretty Valentines day recipes are! I think that popcorn looks like my favorite, though!
We have to stay home for Valentine’s so it’s great knowing all about these treats.
These recipe look sooo mouthwatering! I am really loving the sound of those cupcakes.
I love making sweets for Valentines Day. We usually decorate cookies.
We don’t usually do much for Valentine’s Day, except have a sweet treat. I think my family will like all of these choices.
I will have to start planning something for Valentine’s Day. It is nice to have a special dinner and dessert for the family.
All of these recipes look amazing. I can’t wait to give some of them a try.
What an awesome list of sweet treats! I love the Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Heart Cakes. It would be fun to try and make them at home.
These all look amazing! We’ll have to make some of them for sure. We love our sweets.
These look gorgeous! Fantastic ideas for a romantic evening in with snacks and a good movie.
Oooo -i am going to have to check out the Grain Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting. .
Thank you for including me in your round-up. Lots of great ideas!
How Yummy and such excellent ideas for the holiday.