You’ll find something for everyone you love on this list of easy Valentine’s Day desserts! From cookies to cakes and chocolate dipped strawberries, there are SO many sweet Valentine’s desserts to choose from!
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Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
February 14th is the Day of Love and every year I excitedly find great Valentine’s Day dessert recipes to make for the special day! Maybe it’s all the pretty pink, the adorable hearts, or the fact that just plain old love in the air, but it always makes me eager to get in the kitchen and whip something sweet up for those I love.
This list has some of the easiest and most delicious Valentine’s Day desserts out there! Whether you’re looking for cookies, cupcakes, bars, candy or even no-bake desserts, you’ll find it all here. There’s even a recipe for Valentine Chex Mix that makes the cutest gift.
All of these Valentine’s Day dessert ideas are great for gifting and are the perfect way to show your loved ones just how much you care about them. Gifts from the kitchen are always the best kind of gifts in my opinion! ;)
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Desserts
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are a match made in heaven. From cute-as-can-be cake pops to rich chocolate-y truffles, skip the box of chocolate this year and instead make something decadent for that special someone.
- Valentine Cake Pops. Decorated in sprinkles, glitz, and glam, these adorable pops taste as good as they look.
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries. The Valentine’s Day classic comes together in less than 30 minutes.
- Chocolate Bundt Cake. Chocolate lovers will swoon for this rich and fudgy cake.
- Chocolate Truffles. No one will believe these are made with only 3 simple ingredients.
- Chocolate Covered Oreos. These are seriously so simple and a great kid-friendly Valentine treat.
- Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs. Strawberries, marshmallows, and brownies are drizzled in chocolate.
- Brownie Strawberry Trifle. Layers of strawberries, chocolate pudding, cream and brownies come together to create a really special dessert.
- Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies. Talk about a chocolate lover’s dream cookie!
- French Chocolate Silk Pie. The chocolate filling is so smooth, creamy and fluffy all at the same time.
- Brownie Cookies. When you crave a brownie, but only a cookie will do.
- Homemade Oreos. All you need is a box of devil’s food cake mix, eggs and butter to make the cookies and a quick batch of cream cheese frosting for the filling.
Valentine’s Day Cookies + Bars
Who doesn’t love a good cookie? That is what makes them such a perfect treat for this holiday. I love making a batch to share with my neighbors and friends, as a small way to show how much I care.
- Valentine Empire Biscuits. Heart shaped cookies are sandwiched with a raspberry jam filling and topped with a powdered sugar almond icing.
- Sugar Cookies. Use Valentine’s Day cookie cutters to make these cookies extra sweet.
- Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe. When you want the cookies, but only have time for bars.
- Valentine Sugar Cookies. Get out the sprinkles and make these super soft, tender on the inside and deliciously sweet cookies.
- Valentine M&M Cookies. A wonderful gift for the candy fan in your life.
- Red Velvet Brownies. The color is so perfect for Valentine’s Day, but the taste is the real winner.
- Strawberry Brownies. Just 3 ingredients to make these impressive and fruity bar.
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies. Loaded with white chocolate chips, these cookies are super sweet (in the best way possible).
- Cheesecake Bars. This dessert comes together in less than an hour, but will look like it took much longer.
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies. The ease of these cookies is in the name (only taking 3 ingredients to make).
- Swig Cookies. A no chill, no roll, drop cookie resulting in a chewy sugar cookie topped with a beautiful layer of frosting.
Valentine’s Day Cakes, Pies + Tarts
Cakes, pies, and tarts have a way of making any day feel extra special. I especially love anything that comes in mini form or that is easy to decorate, and there are plenty on this list that make my heart skip a beat.
- Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafers. It doesn’t get any more adorable than these bite-sized treats big on flavor.
- No-Bake Cheesecake. This super simple dessert only needs 5 ingredients and no oven to make.
- Strawberry Cream Pie. Strawberries just scream Valentine’s, and this pie is the perfect way to celebrate.
- Mini Fruit Tarts. These are the perfect sweet for a love-themed party.
- Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes. Baked in less than 30 minutes, these make a delightful treat for everyone.
- Pink Velvet Cupcake. Try them as mini cupcakes if gifting to a large group.
- Strawberry Sheet Cake. This kid-friendly cake is a dream to make and always puts a smile on faces.
- Raspberry Bundt Cakes. I love to make these for “Galentine’s” Day for all my favorite female friends.
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle. The layers of this fairly simple dessert make quite a showstopper for any meal.
- Strawberry Mousse. Try it with an Oreo crust to really drive home the chocolate and strawberry combo.
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Valentine’s Day Desserts + Cookies
Valentine cookies made with only 3 ingredients! These make the perfect easy Valentine's Day dessert!
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
- ½ scant cup vegetable oil , or 7 TB melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- white chocolate melting wafers , optional
- sprinkles , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the cake mix, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir together until combined. Refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Using a medium scoop or spoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking mat. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are set. You don’t want the edges to brown. Allow to cool on the pan for a couple minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
- If desired, melt 1/2 cup chocolate and then dip half the cookie into the chocolate. Lay cookies onto a wax paper and add sprinkles on top if desired. Allow to cool.
Notes
Storage: To store, simply add to an airtight container or bag and keep at room temp for up to 5 days.
Freezer instructions: Let them cool completely, then place in a freezer bag or covered container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Full List of Dessert Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Click on the links below to find the recipes for all of the decadent Valentine’s Day desserts mentioned above.
Valentine Cake Pops
Valentine's cake pops are so easy and so much fun. An outer layer of hardened sweet chocolate coating a chewy, brownie-like center on a stick. Then decorated in sprinkles, glitz, and glam!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
The perfect dessert for Valentine's Day! These chocolate covered strawberries are super easy to make and taste absolutely delicious.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Chocolate Silk Pie
The ultimate chocolate silk pie made with a chocolate crust, silky smooth chocolate filling and topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This dessert is a chocolate lovers dream!
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
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Chocolate Covered Oreos
Chocolate covered Oreos make the classic cookie even better! They're a simple way to satisfy any sweet craving and a fun and easy addition to your holiday dessert tray!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Triple Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Soft and chewy triple chocolate chip cookies made with semi-sweet chips, chocolate chunks and cocoa powder.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs
Chocolate strawberry dessert kabobs filled with strawberries, marshmallows, brownies and chocolate. So easy and perfect for entertaining!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Chocolate Truffles
Easy chocolate truffles made with only 3 simple ingredients! They are smooth, creamy, rich and seriously divine. The perfect festive and decadent treat to make for your Valentine!
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Empire Biscuits
Heart shaped empire biscuits (AKA imperial cookies) sandwiched with a raspberry jam filling and topped with a powdered sugar almond icing. The perfect Valentine's Day dessert!
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Chocolate dipped strawberry cookies made with only 3 ingredients! These make the perfect Valentine's Day treat!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Homemade Oreos
Two soft chocolate cake mix cookies filled with cream cheese frosting. These homemade Oreos are super easy to make and completely addicting!
Total Time: 26 minutes
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Strawberry Brownies
Strawberry brownies are decadent, gooey, and bursting with strawberry flavor. So easy to make with just 3 ingredients and an optional strawberry glaze on top!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Sugar Cookies
A tried and true recipe that has been made hundreds of times! This super soft sugar cookie recipe works great with cookie cutters and bakes up nice and fluffy. Best served with buttercream frosting!
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
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Valentine Sugar Cookies
The easiest sugar cookie recipe that's perfect for Valentine's Day! These sprinkle sugar cookies are super soft, tender on the inside and deliciously sweet. Much easier than cut out cookies!
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Red Velvet Brownies
Moist and chewy red velvet brownies topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. This delicious dessert is easy to make, packed with flavor and has a beautiful vibrant red color.
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Brownie Cookies
Fudgy chocolate brownie cookies loaded with extra chocolate chips. Only requires one bowl and no refrigerating. The perfect easy and delicious cookie for any holiday!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Soft and delicious red velvet cake mix cookies are loaded with white chocolate chips in every bite. Ready in less than 30 minutes with only a handful of ingredients, they will become a new holiday favorite!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Valentine M&M Cookies
Soft and chewy Valentine M&M cookies filled with gooey chocolate in every bite. This recipe is easy, festive, delicious and the perfect way to celebrate your Valentine!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Swig Cookies
This Swig cookie recipe is the best copycat version of their signature sugar cookies. A no chill, no roll, drop cookie resulting in a thick chewy cookie topped with a sweet layer of frosting. Bonus points for being able to eat them straight out of the freezer!
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Pink Velvet Cupcake Recipe
Pink Velvet Cupcakes – These velvety smooth one-bowl cupcakes are delicious and easy, too! Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Strawberry Cream Pie
This homemade strawberry cream pie is made with a flaky crust, cheesecake filling and is bursting with fresh strawberries. One of our favorite Summer desserts!
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
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No-Bake Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake recipe is perfect for beginners! Only 5 ingredients and absolutely no baking. It's everything a cheesecake should be…silky, smooth, light, creamy and decadent!
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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Mini Fruit Tarts
Delicious mini fruit tarts made with a buttery shortbread crust, creamy vanilla custard and topped with fresh fruit. The perfect bite-sized sweet treat for spring and summer!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Raspberry Bundt Cake Recipe
This raspberry bundt cake with cream cheese glaze is super soft and full of the most delicious flavors. This is a must make dessert that everyone will love!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Delicious lemon cupcakes topped with a fresh raspberry buttercream frosting. The easiest lemon cupcakes from cake mix that are perfect for spring and summer!
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Strawberry Sheet Cake
Strawberry sheet cake is made with vanilla cake batter, a few pantry staples, sour cream, and fresh strawberry purée for a light cake with a beautiful pink hue. Top it with a strawberry version of my cream cheese frosting or strawberry buttercream for the ultimate strawberry-flavored dessert!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Mini Cheesecakes with Vanilla Wafers
These delicious mini cheesecakes with vanilla wafers are the perfect bite-sized sweet treat! So easy and made with only 5 simple ingredients. The best quick and yummy dessert!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe
Amazing sugar cookie bars that are soft, fluffy and absolutely delicious! Half the work of traditional sugar cookies and taste just as good! Topped with a rich buttercream frosting to make the ultimate sweet treat!
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Chocolate Bundt Cake
This ultimate chocolate bundt cake is a rich, tender and fudgy cake topped with an irresistible chocolate glaze. This bundt cake is so easy to make and is always the showstopper at any party.
Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
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Strawberry Shortcake Trifle
Strawberry shortcake trifle that's made with a delicious blend of buttery pound cake, sweet whipped cream and juicy strawberries. The perfect no-bake summer dessert to make for a crowd!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Strawberry Mousse Recipe
This strawberry cheesecake mousse is perfectly light, creamy and full of fresh strawberries. Quick to whip up and great for entertaining!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Brownie Strawberry Trifle
Brownie strawberry trifle made with layers of strawberries, chocolate pudding, cream and brownies. This trifle dessert has the perfect combination of flavors and tastes absolutely delicious.
Total Time: 1 hour
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Valentine Chex Mix
This Valentine chex mix is made with just 5 simple ingredients. This is the perfect no-bake dessert recipe to have when you need a last minute dessert!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Categorized as: Desserts, Recipe Roundup, Valentine's Day
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
These all look so good, I don’t know how I will just narrow it down to a couple! I guess I’ll have to try them all!
Oh my goodness, so many tasty looking recipes, my mouth is watering! I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to narrow it down to just one. My family will be thrilled. ;)
I made the strawberry cookies over the weekend and they were to die for!
Thanks Abeer! So glad you enjoyed the Valentine’s desserts!
Just found this list! I love lists of yummy things :) Thanks for putting this all together!
Thank you, Jamielyn. Such a mouth-watering collection of goodies!
These all look so good!! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Wow!! What a diverse selection!
Yum! I cannot wait for Valentines. Off to check out some new blogs
Jamie! Thanks for including my valentine trail mix! You’ve found lots of yummy and gorgeous recipes! Love it!