With grade-school kids, Valentine's Day becomes more than popping open a bottle of champagne over a candlelit dinner and rose petals. Instead, there's no doubt that we're now thinking about upcoming Valentine’s Day kids parties. It’s all about heart-shaped and delicious goodies in the spread! Why opt for something store-bought when we could send the kiddos to the party with something yummy and homemade?
Maybe it's all the pink-colored sprinkles. Maybe it's how bright and vivid reds contrast against all that white chocolate. Maybe it's just the fact that everything is doused and dipped in chocolate. Whatever it is, we have to admit that we think Valentine's Day desserts are downright adorable and we're in love with them! Oh, it's all just so heartwarming.
But one thing that's not-so-heartwarming? The fact that we need to make huge batches of Valentine's Day treats for all the events our kid is going to. We need to get enough for their entire class at school, and let's not forget about the kids in the neighborhood. All that stress and pressure can sure take the fun out of little heart-shaped desserts, huh?
No need to fret. Check out these easy and cute Valentine's Day recipes for lunches, parties, and other kid-friendly events. We suggest even bringing the little one in the kitchen for some quality time and maybe for starting a new Valentine's Day tradition.
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1. Stained Glass Heart Cookies
These Stained Glass Cookies from Lil' Miss Cakes are not only delicious but they’re also eye-catching too! Plus, they’re super easy. All you need is sugar cookie dough and some hard candies — et voilà!
2. Slice ’n’ Bake Heart Cookies
Another super easy and eye-catching cookie with stunning red hearts in the middle, these Slice 'n' Bake Valentine Heart Cookies from Lauren's Latest are ones that kids will love — and adults will too!
3. Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Super easy and super delicious — these Chocolate-Covered Pretzels from Dinners, Dishes & Desserts are sure be a hit. Simply dip pretzels in white chocolate and cover them with pink or red sprinkles.
4. Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Hearts
Chocolate and peanut butter — they’re just meant for each other! It’s one of those food pairings that you can count on to be just delicious. These sweet Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Hearts from Baker by Nature are a MUST try for Valentine’s Day. Author tip — can’t have peanuts? Try substituting almond butter or sunflower butter.
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5. Cupid’s Donut Hole Arrows
Two words — Donut Arrows. Can it get any better? Or easier, for that matter? Stop by your local donut shop and pick up some donut holes and follow the tutorial on Squirrelly Minds for these adorable Cupid’s Donut Hole Arrows, and you’re good to go.
6. Cupid’s Arrows
Another super-cute variation of the Cupid’s Arrow comes from Organize & Decorate Everything, this time made with gummy hearts and pretzel sticks. Don’t they look like easy snacks? They’d even be great tossed into a Valentine’s Day lunch sack.
7. White Chocolate Popcorn
Some of the best snacks at the party are always the ones you can keep digging into — like popcorn! Having a giant bowl of popcorn that you can grab by the handful is always a tasty idea. Sprinkles and white chocolate make this Valentine's Popcorn from Gimme Some Oven extra lovely.
8. Marshmallow Pops
Another super-easy Valentine’s Day treat: these Marshmallow Pops from Jane Can. Let the kids help out by dipping the marshmallows into the sprinkles. Quick and delicious.
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9. Fresh Fruit Heart Skewers
No great party can go without a few healthy options — especially one for the kiddos! These Fresh Fruit Heart Skewers via Jane Can will go a long way with the little ones.
10. Heart Fruit Salad
Another great healthy treat to serve at a Valentine’s Day party is this beautiful Heart Fruit Salad from A Designer Life. Heart-shaped fruit is the key to this delicious treat!
11. Heart-Shaped Pizza
Every party needs a savory treat to make it great. These Heart-Shaped Pizzas from GoodLife Eats (via Make) can do just the trick. Cut them smaller into personal-sized pizzas, and they’ll sure be a hit with all.
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12. Pink Velvet Cake Pops
Take red velvet up a notch with this recipe for pink velvet cake pops by Love From the Oven. Dunk the pops in white chocolate and decorate with a flurry of different sprinkles.
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13. Half-Dipped Rice Krispie Hearts
Rice Krispie treats are a breeze to make, but we can give them a fancy Valentine's Day makeover by using a heart-shaped cookie cutter to mold them and then dip them into white melted chocolate and sprinkles.
14. Cut-Out Heart Cupcakes
These cut-out heart cupcakes are actually way easier to make than they seem. The trick? A knife and a little bit of cutting here and there. Check out this recipe by Glorious Treats for how.
15. Strawberry Fudge
As this recipe by Spend With Pennies shows, white chocolate wafers and strawberry icing create blush pink strawberry fudge, which can be cut and decorated as hearts.
16. Mini Pop-Tarts
What's more adorable than mini pop-tarts? Nothing. Make a batch of these bite-sized breakfast-dessert hybrids and top with some colorful sprinkles.
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17. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Combine two dessert classics: red velvet and whoopie pies, and you've got a crowd pleaser on your hands.
18. Heart-Shaped Brownies
Take a heart-shaped cookie cutter to a pan of brownies and decorate with icing.
19. Valentine's Day Candy Bark
Those with sweet tooths rejoice! Valentine's Day candy park is here, and is stocked with sprinkles and M&Ms, like from this recipe by Lil' Luna.
20. Jello Heart Squares
Looking like some Andy Warhol pop art, these heart Jello squares are actually pretty easy to make! Like in the Hungry Housewife's recipe, you make the hearts and white Jello separately and just combine the two and let set.
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