This Valentine's Day, treat your little loved ones to the thoughtful, delicious gift of an edible valentine. From easy, chocolate-dipped pretzels and heart-shaped cheddar crackers to pretty macarons, we've found 29 amazing valentines that your sweethearts will love.
Powdered Sugar Party Mix (the Easiest Valentine's Day Treat!)
For a supereasy, no-bake Valentine's sweet, whip up a batch of Pretty Prudent's Powdered Sugar Party Mix [1], and divvy it up into treat bags for your kids' friends and classmates.
Valentine's Day Marshmallow Pops
For a sweet treat that can be whipped up in just a few minutes, take a food pen and gummy heart to marshmallows on a stick [2] for a heartfelt and simple valentine.
Marshmallow Love Bugs
Give your own little love bug a stick full of fun with these Marshmallow Love Bugs [3] — a fun treat to make for your own kids or to create with them to give to their friends.
Homemade Chocolate Hearts
If you generally stick to a healthy diet but like to indulge every now and again, these homemade chocolates [4] made with agave syrup instead of sugar are the perfect compromise.
Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
Chocolate-dipped pretzels [5] make a sweet and salty valentine treat that's perfect for the classroom. You can use chocolates of different colors and decorate them any way you'd like. Add a personalized gift tag to pass them out to friends and family.
Chocolate Cherry Valentine's Bark
Put a fun and festive twist on chocolate bark [6] and package it up in cellophane wrapping.
Valentine's Day Cake in a Jar
These pink ombré layered cakes in a jar [7] make a major impact on the loved ones in your life — grown-ups and kids alike!
Red Velvet Coconut Cake
Given its rich hue, red velvet cake [8] is a natural fit for Valentine's Day. This recipe from Circle of Moms [9] member Madhavi P. puts a special twist on the Southern classic with the addition of coconut.
Strawberry Leather
Strawberry fruit leather [10] requires just two ingredients — and a bit of patience. While it may take a little while to make, this confection lasts for up to three months in the fridge, so whip up a double batch!
Cherry Chocolate Kisses
With a perfect pink hue for Valentine's Day, these cherry chocolate kisses [11] use a basic shortbread recipe and sweeten it up with chopped maraschino cherries.
Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
A wintry take on a Summer favorite, Martha Stewart [12]'s chocolate strawberry ice cream sandwiches [13] make a perfect frozen dessert for the whole family.
Valentine Bark
If you need something quick but special to make for your child's classmates or your co-workers for Valentine's Day, valentine bark [14] may be just what cupid ordered!
Red Velvet M&M Cake Mix Cookies
Try Lolly Jane's clever take on red velvet — these cookies incorporate both red velvet M&M's and red velvet cake mix [15].
Valentine's Day Jell-O Pops
The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen [16] came up with these cute Valentine's Day Jell-O Pops. The layered look is surprisingly easy to achieve.
Heart-Shaped Thin Mints
This valentine-ready twist on the Girl Scout cookie classic transforms minty-chocolatey goodness into a sweet treat for your sweetie [17]!
Red Velvet Cupcakes
These delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting [18] are perfectly portable for an on-the-go classroom or Valentine's Day party indulgence.
Valentine Popcorn Mix
This easy-peasy White Chocolate Popcorn Mix [19] proves that all it takes is a microwave to make a memorable Valentine's Day treat.
Cheddar Heart Crackers
Fans of savory Goldfish crackers [20] will find a special place in their hearts for this homemade and heart-shaped take on the beloved snack.
No-Bake Heart Cake Pops
A to Z Celebrations' no-bake heart cake pops [21] are made using store-bought cakes, lollipop sticks, sprinkles, and pink candy melts.
Valentine Rice Krispies Treats
An easy-to-make crowd-pleaser, Rice Krispies treats [22] get so much cuter with the addition of pink food coloring and a heart cookie cuter.
Easy No-Bake Truffles
Homemade truffles [23] may seem extravagant, but this recipe is supereasy to make. Plus, it's vegan, dairy free, and gluten free. The surprisingly nutritious ingredient list includes dates, almonds, honey, desiccated coconut, and optional sesame seeds.
Mini Hot Chocolate Doughnuts
Can you handle the cuteness factor of these bite-size hot chocolate doughnuts [24]? Two layers of frosting make them an extrasweet treat.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Popsicles
Sure, it may be February, but that doesn't mean frozen desserts have to be saved till Summer. A chocolate-covered strawberry Popsicle [25] makes a festive and fun Valentine's Day dessert or after-school snack. This version is made entirely out of fresh strawberries and is dipped in a dark-chocolate magic shell.
Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
Surprise the family with heart-shaped cinnamon rolls [26] for breakfast. They're supereasy to make by rolling the dough inward and pinching the ends.
Heart-Topped Pie Pops
Pie pops [27] make for a fun and unexpected on-the-go sweet. Make a big batch to share with the whole class or individual pops for an after-school valentine treat.
Pop Hearts
Pop-Tarts are a guilty pleasure for many of us, and these heart-shaped cut-out pops [28] make the decadent breakfast treat party perfect.
10-Minute Valentine Candies
These gorgeously gourmet candies [29] only take three ingredients and a few minutes of work but look like they required a lot more effort.
Basic French Macarons
French macarons [30] are a popular dessert of choice on the most romantic day of the year. If you're up for a bit of a kitchen challenge, the results are well worth it!
