18 Heart-Shaped Treats and Sweet Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Make

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to bake, snack, and share a little love with everyone around you. From heart-shaped cookies and cupcakes to sweet and colorful treats, these recipes make it easy to celebrate without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or a special someone, this roundup has fun, festive, and simple ideas that bring smiles and a little extra sweetness to the day.

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies hold their heart shape during baking. Chocolate chips melt evenly across the dough. The edges stay lightly crisp while the centers remain soft. They cool without spreading, making them perfect for presentation.
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Pretty Pink Smoothie with Frozen Berries and Yogurt

A glass of pink strawberry smoothie topped with a whole strawberry, with fresh strawberries and raspberries in the background on a dark surface. — Pretty Pink Smoothie with Frozen Berries and Yogurt. Photo credit: Mandi Of The Mountains.

This smoothie blends frozen berries with yogurt for a creamy texture. The color comes out bright and inviting. It pours easily into glasses. Sweetness balances naturally with the fruit.
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Simple Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

A wooden board with crackers, sliced cheese, pepperoni shaped as roses, raspberries, heart-shaped cheese, various chocolates, and red, pink, and white candy. — Simple Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Emilys Wholesome Kitchen.

This board combines savory and sweet items in an organized display. Colors and textures vary across the tray. Portions are easy to grab for serving. Items can be swapped based on preferences.
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EASY Valentine Chex Mix

A bowl with red and white stripes filled with a snack mix of pretzels, cereal, and pink, red, and white candy-coated chocolates. Some candies are scattered nearby. — EASY Valentine Chex Mix. Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

This mix combines cereal, chocolate, and candy for crunch and sweetness. Pieces stay separate and coated evenly. It stores well for snacking. The recipe comes together quickly with minimal steps.
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Heart Caprese Skewers

Two skewers with mozzarella balls, heart-shaped cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves are arranged on a heart-shaped wooden board. — Heart Caprese Skewers. Photo credit: Grits And Gouda.

Tomatoes and cheese are assembled into heart shapes on skewers. Fresh basil adds flavor and color. The skewers are easy to serve. They hold well chilled.
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Pasta with Truffles and Mascarpone Cream

Tagliatelle pasta with cream sauce, topped with thinly sliced black truffles, served on a white plate with a fork. — Pasta with Truffles and Mascarpone Cream. Photo credit: The Pasta Project.

This pasta dish features a smooth mascarpone sauce. Truffle flavor adds depth to the creamy coating. The sauce clings to each piece evenly. It comes together quickly for a simple elegant meal.
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Valentine’s Day Heart Sugar Cookies

Heart-shaped sugar cookies decorated with pink and white icing, topped with small heart-shaped and round sprinkles. — Valentine’s Day Heart Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

These sugar cookies bake with defined edges and soft centers. Frosting sets neatly on top. The dough rolls and cuts easily. Decorations stay in place after baking.
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Valentine’s Day Parfait with Chocolate and Cherries

A close-up of a dessert topped with pink whipped cream, chocolate crumbs, pearl-like candies, and heart-shaped sprinkles. — Valentine’s Day Parfait with Chocolate and Cherries. Photo credit: Baste Cut Fold.

This parfait layers chocolate cream with cherry pieces. Each layer remains distinct in a glass. The texture alternates between smooth cream and juicy fruit. Chilling before serving helps the layers hold.
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Chocolate Mousse Brownie Recipe

Several frosted chocolate brownies are arranged on a white surface, some topped with chocolate shavings, with a small bowl of shavings and a knife nearby. — Chocolate Mousse Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

This dessert layers rich chocolate mousse over brownie squares. The brownie base stays firm while the mousse adds light creaminess. Slices hold their shape when cut. Minimal toppings keep the focus on texture.
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Easy Chocolate Heart Valentine Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting are topped with red and white chocolate heart decorations, displayed on a cooling rack and a white surface. — Easy Chocolate Heart Valentine Cupcakes Recipe. Photo credit: The Benson Street.

Cupcakes bake into evenly rounded shapes. Heart decorations finish the top. Frosting spreads smoothly. They store or transport easily.
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Easy Cake Pops for Valentine’s Day (With Cake Mix)

Colorful cake pops coated with pink, red, and white icing and decorated with sprinkles are arranged on sticks in a glass jar. — Easy Cake Pops for Valentine’s Day (With Cake Mix). Photo credit: Chop and Cheers.

Cake mix forms a smooth, rollable base. Candy coating sets evenly on the pops. Each piece is uniform in shape. They store neatly upright for display or gifting.
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Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

Heart-shaped pink rice crispy treats with marshmallows, decorated with small red and pink sprinkles, arranged on white parchment paper.

These treats cut cleanly into heart shapes. The texture stays chewy. Shapes hold after cooling. Decorations add color or flair.
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Valentine Puppy Chow

A glass bowl filled with powdered sugar-coated snack mix topped with pink and red candy-coated chocolates, with a pink cloth and candies in the background. — Valentine Puppy Chow. Photo credit: The Cook in Chicks.

This snack coats cereal pieces in chocolate and sugar. The pieces separate easily and stay crunchy. Flavor spreads evenly. It stores well for sharing.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies

A wooden board with several pink cookies drizzled with chocolate, garnished with heart-shaped sprinkles, surrounded by strawberries and a measuring cup of chocolate chips. — Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies. Photo credit: The Cook in Chicks.

Cookies combine chocolate flavor with strawberry accents. The chocolate sets smoothly on top. The centers remain soft. Each cookie has a polished look.
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Heart Shaped Chocolate Cupcakes Perfect For Valentine’s Da (Dairy + Gluten-Free)

Heart-shaped chocolate brownies with pink frosting and chocolate chips are arranged on a cooling rack. — Heart Shaped Chocolate Cupcakes Perfect For Valentine’s Da (Dairy + Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Fit As Mama Bear.

These cupcakes bake evenly in heart pans. Chocolate flavor is rich and uniform. Frosting adds a smooth, polished finish. The shape stays crisp during baking.
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Valentine Cake Pops

Five cake pops decorated with pink, red, and white icing and sprinkles are arranged in a glass jar against a white background. — Valentine Cake Pops. Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

Cake pops have a smooth chocolate coating. The interior stays moist. Decorations finish neatly. Pops are easy to serve in stands or packaging.
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Chocolate Fudge Sandwich Cookies

Heart-shaped chocolate cookies with chocolate filling are placed on paper doilies on a dark wooden surface, with more cookies cooling on a rack in the background. — Chocolate Fudge Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit: Foodess.

These cookies sandwich fudge filling between soft layers. The filling stays contained. Cookies hold together well. Each bite is rich without being messy.
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Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies

Six heart-shaped pastries with colorful icing and sprinkles are arranged on a black cooling rack over a white surface. — Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies. Photo credit: Fox Farm Home.

Hand pies seal sweet strawberry filling inside tender pastry. Hearts maintain shape during baking. The crust turns golden and crisp. Cooling prevents filling from leaking.
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