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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chocolate Message Cookies
Spell out your love this Valentine’s Day with these romantic heart-shaped cookies that send a clear message.
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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.
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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.