Sweets for Your Sweet: 10 Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cookies To Try

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its many forms, but we may be a bit partial to showing our love in the form of delicious Valentine’s Day cookies.

Whether you’re more of a chocolate dessert lover or like to keep things super-sweet, we rounded up 10 cookie recipes to help you express your affection. Plus, with gluten-free and prep-ahead options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

But of course, there’s one thing they all have in common. (Hint: the secret ingredient in all of them is love!)

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Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies

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Candy conversation hearts are a staple of modern Valentine’s Day. Their messages range from sweet to funny with classics such as “Be Mine” and newer, modern-day iterations like “Text Me.”

Turn this iconic holiday item into cookie form with this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction. The building blocks are a classic sugar cookie and royal icing. The result is a yummy and adorable way to send a sweet message to your sweet.

Peanut Butter Heart Cookies

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Hearts come in all shapes and sizes. Arguably one of the most delicious forms is the Reese’s peanut butter heart. This recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch utilizes the candy to add an extra delicious twist to a classic peanut butter cookie. Plus, using a premade candy cuts down on prep time (and cleanup!).

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Chocolate Heart Cookies

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Chocolate may not be able to solve all of the world’s problems, but it can definitely make the world a little bit sweeter. Sugar Spun Run is doing its part to make the world a better place with this Valentine’s Day cookie recipe.

This recipe takes a simple sugar cookie base and elevates it with white and dark chocolate dipping, then garnishes it with pink-and-white sprinkles for a festive touch. Pro-tip: make sure to cool the cookies before dipping them in chocolate and feel free to get creative with other toppings, too.

Be-Mine Sandwich Cookies

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What’s better than one cookie? Two sandwiched together. Darcie Cross from Novi, Michigan, knows this firsthand. That’s why she shared her recipe with Taste of Home, which gave its seal of approval.

These no-bake Valentine’s Day cookies are so simple to make. All you need are some Oreos and white or milk chocolate candy coating and toppings of your choice. You could choose crushed candies, sprinkles, or make your own edible candy hearts for a truly delectable display.

Red Velvet Spritz Cookies

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These Valentine’s Day cookies were made for red velvet cake lovers. Crystal Schlueter from Northglenn, Colorado, submitted it to Taste of Home, which approved it. Schlueter created the flavor using cocoa and peppermint.

As an added bonus, not only do these cookies taste scrumptious, but their red color is ideal for the holiday. To make prep easier, you can make this dough ahead of time and freeze it until you are ready to bake.

Marbled Meringue Hearts

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At its core, meringue is made up of sugar, egg whites, and cream of tartar beaten until the mixture forms pretty, cloud-like peaks, making it an airy and romantic dessert. It can also be a bit time-consuming, but this recipe submitted by Laurie Herr from Westford, Vermont, to Taste of Home walks you through the steps.

Learn how to shape your meringue into hearts and bake them, then add a beautiful marble effect.

Thumbprint Valentine's Day Cookies

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At the scene of a crime, fingerprints are a welcome clue for police officers. The offender tries to not leave any behind. Bakers don’t have the same worries with this Valentine’s Day cookie. They can leave their mark in the dough with this thumbprint cookie recipe from Sugar Spun Run.

Fortunately, there are no laws against making irresistible delights.

Chocolate M&M Valentine's Day Cookies

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What’s better than chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Extra chocolate in cookie form, of course!

This recipe from Crazy for Crust walks you through making a soft chocolate cookie and makes it even better. Additionally, it calls for red and pink M&Ms and sprinkles. Who could ask for anything more?

Homemade Slice & Bake Valentine's Day Cookies

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When times get busy (and let’s be honest, when are they not?) it’s totally OK to head to the store for some slice and bake cookie dough. Or, if you prefer the convenience of slice-and-bake Valentine’s Day cookies but still want homemade, Lauren’s Latest can teach you how to make your own.

This process does require some prep time as the dough needs to refrigerate but the cute heart-shaped result is so worth it. You might even be tempted to keep these cookies all to yourself and honestly, we don’t blame you.

Gluten-Free Valentine's Day Cookies

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Got a gluten-free cutie in your life? Whipping up a batch of delicious Valentine’s Day cookies is no problem, thanks to the gluten-free heart sugar cookie recipe from baker and blogger Laura Fuentes.

She recommends sticking to the recipe precisely, using tested gluten-free flour (she has three recommendations), and adding powdered sugar icing for a festive topping.

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