If you’re like me, you get excited about a holiday where all things pink, girly, and sugary are involved. While we’re keeping things pretty low key around here for Valentine’s Day, we never pass up a fun dessert. We even got together with my sister this weekend for a cousins cookie decorating party and I got to whip out the tried-and-true Valentine’s Day cookie recipe I share below! Bring on the sprinkles, chocolate, pink frosting, and all things decadent…and even better, all the recipes below are not only adorable but easy to whip up.
If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day inspiration don’t miss my Valentine’s Day gift guide for her and him!
1. The easiest ever strawberry cookies: The aforementioned cookie recipe you make with strawberry cake mix! They actually couldn’t be easier, and are always a hit in our household.
2. Raspberry Blondies (Hello Spoonful): White chocolate and fruit just belong together, and these look easy to whip up during the week!
3. Strawberry Tiramisu (Love and Lemons): They had me at no bake dessert.
4. Red Velvet Cookies (Food52): Inspired by everyone’s favorite red velvet cupcakes, the color of these cookies just scream Valentine’s Day.
5. Vegan White Chocolate Tart: If you’re looking for a creamy (but not heavy) and flavorful, simple dessert this is one of my favorites I’ve whipped up. And the best part is you can top it with whatever fruit you have on hand, but of course I recommend strawberries and raspberries!
6. Easy Chocolate Pudding Cakes (Half Baked Harvest): This is every chocolate lover’s dream, and I love the idea of baking it in a heart shaped baking dish!
7. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Love and Lemons): Only three ingredients needed, plus an activity the whole family can get involved in.
8. Raspberry Parfaits (Foxes Love Lemons): Another super easy, low effort Valentine’s Day dessert that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. If you’re not a chocolate enthusiast, this is a good option.
9. White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars (Sally’s Baking Addiction): Skip a full cheesecake and opt for cheesecake bars instead. Every bit as delicious, but a fraction of the effort.
10. Linzer Cookies (Food52): I know these are also a popular holiday cookies, but if you use the heart cut out — voila, Valentine’s Day cookies!
11. Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs (Recipes Moms): If you’re hosting a Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day) get together, these are great to lay out. I might even suggest drizzling with some chocolate to kick them up a notch!
12. Easy Chocolate Cake (NY Times): This classic chocolate cake gets rave reviews.
13. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Hearts (Nina Eats): What is it about mini desserts that make them sooo irresistible?
14. Marbled Raspberry Pound Cake (Smitten Kitchen): Ooh, this is inspired by an old Starbucks treat and it looks delicious.
15. Chocolate-Dipped Wafer Cookies (Eazy Peazy Meals): If you have kids who are eager to help in the kitchen, this part-dessert-part-craft-project uses store bought wafer cookies and lots of sprinkles!
