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Whether you’re in love with someone else or focusing on self-love, Valentine’s is the perfect time to treat yourself to a little sweet indulgence. Come with me as I explore the customs and, of course, the treats that make Valentine’s Day even sweeter!
To some, Valentine’s Day might feel a little corny; from the teddy bears to the candy, a lot of the celebrations seem kind of silly, but the actual message of the holiday is a sweet ideal worthy of celebrating. So fire up the ovens and let’s bake up some lovin’ for this sweet holiday!
💕 Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day celebrations have changed a lot throughout the years. Originally, Saint Valentine’s Day was a Christian feast day set to honor the martyred Saint Valentine.
Saint Valentine was a documented person of faith; however, over time the stories of his past have transmuted to include more romance. It is said he was imprisoned and eventually killed for performing marriage ceremonies for Roman soldiers.
Originally, stories of his imprisonment and sentencing included a tale of him using his faith to heal his captor’s daughter. Yet, as time moved forward the stories changed to include some more romantic details, including an alleged love letter to the daughter he healed.
Whether Valentine was a hopeless romantic or not, his story had a strong hold over 14th and 15th-century royals. They were infatuated with the idea of springtime love matches and enjoyed exchanging heartfelt cards at this time of year. And so, the tradition of exchanging affectionate cards on Valentine’s Day was born!
Today, Valentine’s is not always about finding your forever love match, but it’s an excellent excuse to spoil that special someone. Whether they’re your child, your partner, your friend, or yourself, everyone enjoys a little love on Valentine’s!
💕 Sweet Valentine’s Traditions
Valentine’s Day has a sweet spot in the heart of my family. My husband and I were both gamers, and we loved to play MMORPGs together. In standard fashion, he was a druid tank, and I was a paladin healer, so you can say we were meant to be! In those early Valentine’s Days together, we would order a heart-shaped pizza. Years later, it is still my favorite V-Day tradition.
That is why I like getting in the love-dovey spirit with some food! The custom of exchanging sweets and treats on Valentine’s has been around for decades, but long before that, Valentine’s Day was a feast!
The range of delicious Valentine’s Day traditions is broad, from pizza to dessert pizza, but there is really no better way to share with someone you love than to eat together. Except maybe to heal them after the battle!
💕 Best Valentine’s Sweets
Food is my love language. That is why I express my affection for my family and friends on Valentine’s Day with sweets and treats! These recipes represent some of my favorite romantic sweets for this special day, so let’s dig in!
Marbled Icing Sugar Cookies with Fig Jam
These stunning marbled heart cookies, filled with luscious fig jam, are the perfect way to show your love on Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day (and on any other occasion). They are sweet, easy to make and look absolutely beautiful!
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Heart Shaped Chocolate Vanilla Pudding Cake
Soft, chocolatey, and made with a warm scoop of vanilla pudding for extra tenderness. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy moment.
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Red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting
These red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting can be prepared in half an hour. Perfect if you have an unexpected visitor or want to surprise your loved one.
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Puffed Rice Hearts with Chocolate
With basically two ingredients only and made in 10 minutes, these chocolate puffed rice hearts are the perfect Valentines' or Mother's Day treat! It's just the thing when you're short on time but want a homemade treat!
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Valentines Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake {no bake}
This no-bake lemon raspberry cheesecake bursts with sweet raspberry flavor and is the perfect dessert to celebrate the day of love!
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Lotus Biscoff Cake Pops
A heavenly combination of Biscoff Cookies, mascarpone, and sugar assembled to a delicious, no-bake, cake pop with milk chocolate coating. Perfect for snacking together on Valentine's Day or a bite in between.
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Gluten-Free Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A fun decorated heart-shaped cookie recipe for Valentine's! These Gluten-Free Valentine's Day Heart Cookies are vegan and allergy-free so everyone can enjoy! These delicious raspberry Linzer cookies are made from cut-out sugar cookie dough, raspberry jam, and decorated with dairy-free white chocolate and sprinkles!
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Pink Cookies
These beetroot powder cookies are subtly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla, and are paired with milk chocolate chips for a decadent, naturally pink treat that’s perfect for any sweet craving.
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How to make an Easy Chocolate Candy Spoon with Heart
The Chocolate Candy Spoon with Heart is a unique treat made with white candy melts and a heart-shaped red fondant decoration, perfect for special occasions.
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Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats
Creating these Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats is a delightful and uncomplicated process. They serve as an ideal sweet treat for Valentine's Day, embodying the sentiment of love through a homemade gesture for your special someone.
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10 minute Valentines Popcorn
Valentines popcorn is super cute, festive and so easy to make! Popcorn, white chocolate, M&Ms and sprinkles are the perfect salty sweet treat.
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Cookies on sticks – Valentine’s sugar cookies
Show your love with these beautiful sugar cookies on a stick, perfect for Valentine's Day! This classic recipe for sugar cookies provides fool-proof, crispy, buttery cookies. Their sturdy texture makes them ideal for use with fun-shaped cookie cutters and for decorating them to your heart's content with royal icing. Or, if you don't feel up to the piping task, they also look very sweet with sparkly sprinkles.
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Easy Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts
These delicious Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts taste like a Reese’s Cup with all that peanut butter chocolaty goodness! Enjoy them on Valentine’s Day or anytime you have a sweet craving! They are adorable and make beautiful gifts. Plus they are gluten-free!
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Red Velvet Cake Pops
These are festive cake pops made with red velvet cake and white chocolate coating. Use sprinkles and colored icings for a bright and whimsical presentation.
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Vegan Chocolate Truffles (Dairy-Free)
These chocolate truffles are made with just 2 simple ingredients and you can decorate them however you like. These are perfect for edible gifting or enjoying with your loved one.
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Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Brownies are the prettiest dessert this side of Valentine’s Day. Crafted from an authentic red velvet cake recipe, these buttermilk brownies with cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth.
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Red Velvet Donuts
These Red Velvet Donuts are soft, fluffy and covered in cream cheese glaze! They’re so easy to make because they’re baked, not fried!
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Chocolate Brownie Cupcake Recipe (Delicious Fudgy Frosting)
This Chocolate Brownie Cupcake Recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day for any chocolate addict or someone with a sweet tooth. The moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, making them an immediate hit at your Valentine’s Day party!
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Mini Burnt Basque Cheesecake (Small Batch Recipe)
This 6-inch mini basque cheesecake is the perfect small batch dessert for two. Flecked with bits of vanilla bean, its creamy center is so delicious, a perfect treat for Valentine's Day!
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Puff Pastry Dessert Recipe
Puff pastry makes everything look fancy! These heart shaped chocolate raspberry filled treats are easy to make and perfect for your Valentine's Day dessert.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
These strawberry cream cheese muffins with streusel topping are soft and moist! They are refreshing, delicious and easy to make!
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Valentine Jelly Roll Dessert
Valentine’s Day calls for a dessert that looks fancy but is actually simple to make. A raspberry jelly roll cake is the perfect option.
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Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake for Two
Mini flourless chocolate cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day. The recipe makes two cakes in ramekins garnished with fresh berries.
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Valentine’s Energy Ball Bears
These cute little Valentine’s energy bears are sweet enough to be a dessert, but also make for an energizing and healthy snack. Tested on adults and kids alike- and these little bears are a hit!
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Valentine’s Charcuterie Board
This candy Valentine’s charcuterie board is filled with candy hearts, heart marshmallow’s, chocolate hearts and other sweet treats! Make this Valentine’s Day charcuterie board with our easy step by step pictures and instructions.
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Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies
Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies are delicious, easy, and take less than 20 minutes to prepare! Chewy, soft, and full of ooey, gooey chocolaty goodness in every bite!
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites
Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites are ideal to serve for Valentine's Day. The color is festive and the flavor is awesome, and the dessert is incredibly easy to make.
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Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Brownie Cookie Cut-Outs
Your favorite brownie flavors in an easy to work with gluten free cookie cut-out dough in adorable heart shapes for Valentine's Day!
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Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Fudge
Simple 2 ingredient white chocolate fudge is made fancy with festive sprinkles! Enjoy this creamy melt in your mouth treat.
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Philadelphia No Bake Mini Cheesecake Recipe
Sweet and irresistible, these Philadelphia No Bake Mini Cheesecake in phyllo cups take about 20 minutes to make. The cream cheese filling with only 5 ingredients is ultra creamy. Store bought phyllo cups make for easy crispy mini crusts.
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Heart Sugar Cookies
Heart sugar cookies are delicious treats that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion. These soft and buttery cookies are shaped like hearts and are topped with a sweet glaze.
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Frozen Yogurt Granola Bites
Frozen Yogurt Granola Bites work great as a snack or even breakfast. These bites mix together yogurt, granola, honey and fresh fruit to create a frozen treat the kids will think is dessert.
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Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies
Elevate your Valentine's Day celebration with some semi-homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies. These charming treats add a personalized touch to your romantic moments, featuring heartfelt messages inside pre-made fortune cookies that make for a sweet surprise.
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