Skip the store-bought chocolates and candies this year and get your bake on with these romantic homemade concoctions that will wow your Valentine. From chocolate message cookies and mini linzers to jam-filled macarons and red velvet crinkles, love truly is in the air.
Copycat Lofthouse Cookies
These pink-frosted, cake-like cookies are reminiscent of spring and they’re guaranteed to melt the heart of your Valentine. For more inspiration, check out our most popular cookie recipes of all time.
Shortbread Hearts
Keep things simple with these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread gems topped with drizzled sugar that your Valentine will devour. Find more of Ina Garten’s most show-stopping desserts.
Chocolate Brownie Sandwich Cookies with White Chocolate Ganache and Strawberry Preserves
Get playful this Valentine’s Day with a sweet, cheeky brownie lollipop that will please both the young and young at heart.
Love and Kisses Cookies
Elevate standard store-bought Hershey’s Kisses with this chocolate concoction that will impress your sweetheart. If you’re looking to get your bake on, try The Pioneer Woman’s top cookie recipes.
Empire Cookies
These bright and bold beauties can be made ahead and frozen, so there’s no need to break a sweat when the big day rolls around. Get more inspiration from Anna Olson’s best new dessert recipes.
Chocolate-Hazelnut Smooches
Your Valentine will plant a big, wet smooch right on your kisser after you’ve surprised them with these delicious, chocolate-y treats. Find more sinful chocolate desserts that are worth the indulgence.
Chocolate Message Cookies
Spell out your love this Valentine’s Day with these romantic heart-shaped cookies that send a clear message.
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Red velvet is here to stay and these lip-smacking crinkle cookies are the best way to enjoy this dessert classic while simultaneously wowing your Valentine.
Jam-Filled Almond Macarons
These beautiful pastel macarons are totally our jam. From the bright food colouring to the blanched almonds, they’re guaranteed to live up to their crispy, chewy reputation.