Save the store-bought chocolates for yourself and bake some homemade Valentine's Day cookies for the ones you love—there's nothing sweeter! Whether you’re looking to pack a Valentine’s Day treat in your kiddo's lunchbox or you just want to bake something sweet for your pookie head, this list has tons of ideas for making cookies on Valentine's Day! Of course, you can't go wrong with a classic pink frosted sugar cookie or a heart-shaped cookie, but this list also includes some cute strawberry crinkle cookies and a small-batch chocolate chunk cookie that's perfect for your dessert for two. Looking for something that doubles as a Valentine's Day gift? Try baking homemade espresso biscotti for the coffee lover in your life or the minty fortune cookies each filled with a printed message.
Ahead, you'll find some of the best Valentine's Day cookie recipes including Ree Drummond's red velvet sandwich cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies, and triple chocolate cookies that are perfect for any lover of chocolate desserts. If you're looking for some cute Valentine's Day party ideas, get the kids involved in the decorating fun: Put out a plate of chocolate sugar cookie hearts, along with pink frosting and sprinkles for a Valentine's Day activity that the whole family will enjoy. Once your cookies are baked and decorated, create a spread of the best Valentine's Day desserts, including some cute Valentine's Day cupcakes and your favorite Valentine's Day candies.
1
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
For a fun twist on a classic breakfast treat, these cookies look and taste just like cinnamon rolls! They even have the icing that you know and love.
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2
Espresso Biscotti
These crunchy cookies are even better when dipped in a steaming cup of joe. Wrap them up in cellophane and pink ribbon to gift to the cover lover in your life.
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3
Italian Peach Cookies
These cute little pink peaches are actually vanilla cookies filled with peach buttercream. We've rolled them in sugar to look like shimmery peach fuzz.
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4
Mint Fortune Cookies
Surprise your sweetie or even your kids with a hidden message of love in these minty fortune cookies. They're as fun to make as they are to eat.
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5
Grapefruit Cookies
Winter citrus, like grapefruit, is the perfect flavor for adding brightness to your homemade cookies. Here, the melt-in-your-mouth cookies also have a grapefruit glaze.
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6
Heart Cookies
Grab your cookie cutters because these soft Lofthouse-style cookies just scream Valentine's Day! You can get as creative as you want with this pink frosting and sprinkles.
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7
Cowboy Cookies
Any cowboy or cowgirl will instantly fall in love with these over-the-top cookies. They're packed with fun ingredients, like coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.
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8
Butterfly Cookies
If you're looking for something other than heart-shaped cookies, why not try butterflies?! They still have that cute pink marbled frosting and they're perfect for the person who gives you butterflies in your stomach.
Get Ree's Butterfly Cookies recipe.
9
Red Velvet Cookies
Red velvet is typically known as a cake flavor, but that doesn't mean you can't try it in cookies, too! For even more sweetness, this recipe uses two kinds of chocolate chips!
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10
Rainbow Cookies
After a romantic spaghetti dinner, we can't think of anything better than a traditional Italian dessert. These colorful treats will remind you of the kind you might find in a bakery.
Get the Rainbow Cookies recipe.
11
Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Macaroons
Between the pink hue and sweet cherry flavor, these macaroons are perfect for V-Day. You can keep them plain or dip them in chocolate if you prefer.
Get the Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Macaroons recipe.
12
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Cozy up with your loved ones on a snowy winter day with these cookies famously known as "snowball cookies." They're nutty, spiced, and covered in powdered sugar.
Get the Mexican Wedding Cookies recipe.
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13
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
There's no better match than peanut butter and chocolate—well, that is except for you and your sweetie! Make these easy cookies for Valentine's Day and beyond.
Get the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
14
Nutella Cookies
If you have a tub of Nutella in the back of your pantry, you're one step away from making this quick 20-minute cookie. It'll satisfy that craving for chocolate.
Get the Nutella Cookies recipe.
15
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cuddling up with a cozy mug of hot chocolate is great, but what if you can also have a cookie that tastes like cocoa, too?! Sounds like the perfect date night treat.
Get Ree's Hot Chocolate Cookies recipe.
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16
Linzer Cookies
You can cut these jelly-filled cookies into any shape you like—but hearts are the way to go on Valentine's Day! Fill them with red or pink-colored jelly to make them extra festive.
Get the Linzer Cookies recipe.
17
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter treats are the perfect vehicle for chocolate kisses on Valentine's Day. For a bit of extra decorating fun, switch up the kiss flavor! Alternate white or dark chocolate with strawberry kisses for a splash of color.
Get the Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe.
18
Pecan Crescent Cookies
These lovely buttery cookies have a subtle hint of orange zest and cinnamon that is oh so lovely. A dusting of snow-like powdered sugar on top makes them perfect for any winter holiday.
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19
Oreo Truffles
Skip the expensive, store-bought chocolate truffles. Ree's homemade version is super easy and makes for a heartfelt gift. Serve them on a cute pink platter, or place a handful in a clear bag and tie it off with pink and red string!
Get Ree's Oreo Truffles recipe.
20
Peppermint Meringues
The soft red and white swirls of these meringues sometimes blend ever so slightly to create pretty pink flecks in between. These minty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies look gorgeous on any Valentine's Day dessert table.
Get Ree's Peppermint Meringues recipe.
