As if we need another reason to eat chocolate, thank the heavens that Valentine's Day is on the horizon. Heck, even those who aren't fans of all of the mushy gushy heart-shaped things that go along with the Hallmark holiday will at least blend in while gobbling down the baked goods that come out of the oven especially for the 14th. Sure, flowers smell good and candlelit dinners are nice, but let's be real, the real stars of Valentine's Day are the sweet treats.
Double chocolate cupcakes, chocolate-covered pretzels, heart-shaped cakes, and ice cream sandwiches: the amount of chocolaty treats we can overindulge in this Valentine's Day is endless. Oh, and let's not forget about the classic chocolate-covered strawberry! The tartness of the berry mixed with the decadent chocolate … now that's what gets us all hot and bothered.
But in all seriousness, no one can go wrong with whipping up a sweet treat on Valentine's Day. What better way to drown some sorrows over a recent breakup than with some homemade truffles? On the other hand, homemade desserts are a thoughtful and (literally) sweet gift for a loved one — and that person doesn't just have to be a significant other!
Need some chocolaty inspiration for what to come up with this Valentine's Day? Look no further than this roundup of 20 irresistibly chocolaty desserts.
1. Decadent Raspberry Truffle Brownies
Four words: Creamy. Raspberry. Truffle. Filling. Find the recipe at The Kitchen Is My Playground.
2. Be Mine Brownies
These heart-shaped brownies are a chocolate overload — in a good way. Get the recipe from The Baker Upstairs.
3. Chocolate Lover's Cupcakes
This cupcake recipe from How Sweet It Is is pure, unadulterated indulgence.
4. Red Velvet Oreo Truffle Brownie Bars
This brownie recipe by Pizzazzerie combines some of the most Valentine's Day–worthy treats among us: red velvet, Oreos, truffles, and brownies.
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5. Cream-Filled Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cakes
We love this fun twist on the classic Hostess cakes! Get the recipe at worthpinning.com.
6. Red Velvet Molten Lava Cupcakes
Any dessert that oozes chocolate like this red velvet take on a molten lava cake from Crazy for Crust is an A+ in our book.
7. Big Love Butterscotch Cookie
Let's all shout our love for butterscotch with this big and adorable cake by Bakerella.
8. Be Mine Valentine Pretzels
The perfect balance of salty and sweet, these chocolate-covered pretzels are a Valentine's Day treat. The recipe can be found at Lady Behind the Curtain.
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9. Valentine's Day Ice Cream Sandwiches
This may be the easiest dessert ever. Buy any ice cream sandwich, cut in hearts, cover in colored sugar. Yes, please. The full recipe can be found at Bloom Designs.
10. Cabernet Chocolate Truffles
Is there anything more magical than the combination of red wine and chocolate from How Sweet It Is? No, I think not.
11. Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Mousse
This dark chocolate mousse by Hip Foodie Mom is given a flavorful kick with sea salt.
12. Dark Chocolate Waffles
Start off Valentine's Day right with a romantic breakfast of dark chocolate waffles from Cook. Craft. Love. The more we think about it, the more we think this treat would work for dessert too.
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13. Chocolate Bread Pudding
This chocolate bread pudding recipe from Once Upon a Chef needs to be eaten à la mode, that's all we're saying.
14. Chocolate S'mores Pie
Everyone's favorite campground treat is made into a delectable pie with this recipe by Gimme Some Oven.
15. Chocolate Strawberry Nutella Cake
Nutella makes everything better, including chocolate cake topped with strawberries. Find the recipe at The Pioneer Woman.
16. Chocolate Cream Pie
Move over, apple and peach. Valentine's Day is all about chocolate cream pie. Check out this recipe from Brown-Eyed Baker.
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17. Chocolate Palmiers
TBH, chocolate palmiers kind of look like hearts, right? Bon Appétit has us covered.
18. Chocolate Coconut Cake
This chocolate coconut cake gives off the best of both worlds: a tropical but indulgent vibe. Try this one from Life, Love and Sugar.
19. Mini Chocolate Donuts
What's cuter than these mini chocolate donuts? Nothing. What's more delicious? Also nothing. Find the recipe at Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking.
20. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
This chocolate peanut butter pie even kicks Reese's out of the water. It's the perfect treat for the whole family to eat on Valentine's Day. Check it out at Chef Savy.
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