Cupid, put down that arrow! We know that Valentine's Day cookies are really the way to your sweetie's heart.
50 Valentine’s Day Cookies We’re Giving to Our Sweethearts
For Valentine’s Day, you want to make the right recipes for your favorite person. And when it comes to cookies, we’ve got it all. From vintage recipes for your sweetheart to cute-as-can-be Valentine’s Day treats, we’ve got all the ideas you’ll ever need. If you want to go beyond cookies, check out these Valentine’s day desserts and romantic dinner recipes.
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Valentine’s Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Start a new Valentine’s Day tradition with these pretty, whimsical cookies. The sweet strawberry flavor is a perfect complement to the chocolate glaze. —Marna Heitz
Also, treat your sweetie to one of these decadent Valentine’s Day desserts and you’ll capture their heart forever.
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Butter Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
This great butter cookie recipe is a favorite of my nephews, who love the creamy frosting. —Ruth Griggs, South Hill, Virginia
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Be-Mine Sandwich Cookies
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These simple cookies are the first thing to disappear from dessert tables. They’re cute, colorful and extremely fast to make.
—Darcie Cross, Novi, Michigan
—Darcie Cross, Novi, Michigan
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Cherry Bonbon Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a very old recipe from my grandma. The sweet cherry filling surprises folks trying them for the first time. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
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Chocolate Lava Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate lava cookie recipe is dedicated to one of my best friends and our shared love for chocolate souffles. It turns out handheld desserts that are rich and decadent, with a molten fudge center that's simply divine. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Red Velvet Spritz Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one for Valentine’s Day. The hint of cocoa makes these taste like red velvet cake. Add peppermint flavoring for a little extra kick. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
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Fudge Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a snack for serious chocolate lovers. These enticing cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, somewhat bittersweet and very chocolaty. I usually make them to share at get-togethers. Otherwise, I'd eat them all myself! I'm always asked for the recipe. —Delaine Fortenberry, McComb, Mississippi
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Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies
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I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long! The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor. We can’t get enough of these sweet treats!
—Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT
—Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT
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Lace Cookies
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My mother and I make these elegant sandwich cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. —Stacey B., Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
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I make these cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at least a week, and they look so pretty frosted bright pink and then piped with lacy frosting. —Carolyn Walton, Smoot, Wyoming
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Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts
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I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
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Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies
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I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out super nutty and soft. My children love to decorate the cookie with frosting, sprinkles and some creativity. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin
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Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints
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Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are not only delicious, but they are also pretty enough to give for gifts—if you manage to share them! —Laura Murphy, Columbus, Mississippi
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Turtle Cookies
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Our special education class developed these fudgy turtle cookies. We have a cookie club teachers can pay to join, and members give this cookie two thumbs up. —Debbie Ethridge, Bentonville, Arkansas
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
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Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. I thought it would be great to capture all that wonderful flavor, so I made these strawberry shortcake cookies topped with pink strawberry frosting. —Allison Anderson, Avondale, Arizona
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
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Everyone gets a kick out of this fun take on the popular red velvet cake. Take a shortcut and use packaged cream cheese frosting for the filling. —Judi Dexheimer, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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Marbled Meringue Hearts
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Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont
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Sweetheart Cookies
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These rounds filled with fruit preserves were blue-ribbon winners at the county fair two years running. A family favorite, they never last beyond February 14! —Pamela Esposito, Smithville, New Jersey
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Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps
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My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois
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Cherry Cookies
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With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of these cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. —Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana
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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies
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Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make them for Valentine’s Day and every family gathering—and they never last long! —Marie Kinyon, Mason, Michigan
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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
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These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. They’re just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Strawberry Wedding Bell Cookies
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To ring in a joyous occasion like Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower or wedding, I’m often asked to make these festive cookies. You can use different flavors of jam to suit your tastes. —Laurie Messer, Bonifay, Florida
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Raspberry Coconut Balls
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My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, which inspired this treat that we make for bake sales. We can assemble about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois
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Secret Kiss Cookies
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Here’s a recipe that’s literally sealed with a “kiss.” This cookie’s bound to tickle any sweet tooth. —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
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Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
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Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for 'grandma camp.' Sometimes the grandkids help by piping the cake batter. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Macarons
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Even when decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar and a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers on any Christmas cookie tray. They are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection every year. —Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home
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White Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints
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When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab of jewel-toned jam will satisfy even the most discriminating sweet tooth. —Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
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Cherry Blossom Cookies
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Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin
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Cranberry Lime Macaroons
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It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually make several batches a week during the season..—Alisa Costa, Chatham, New York
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they’re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. —Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia
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Coconut Drops
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Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped cookies never last long when I make them for my husband and two sons. —Ellen Marie Byler, Munfordville, Kentucky
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Strawberry Cookie Cups
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I learned to bake beside my mom and grandmother. When I was on break from college, I knew just how to entertain myself: I made cookies. Sharing this recipe with my mom and grandmother was a proud moment.—Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
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Raspberry Ribbon Cookies
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I make these attractive, buttery cookies to serve at our remote guest lodge, and all the cooks in the kitchen are addicted to them! —Patsy Wolfenden, Golden, British Columbia
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
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When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they're lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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Heart-Shaped Cookies
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This specialty cookie takes a little extra effort, but the delectable results are well-worth it. I bake the tender jam-filled hearts when I need something fancy to serve for Valentine's Day or other special occasions. —Jane Pearcy, Verona, Wisconsin
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Brownie Cookies
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Bring these super fudgy cookies to a party, and you're sure to make a friend. A little espresso powder in the dough makes them over-the-top delicious. —Rebecca Cababa, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Cherry Kisses
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Cookies that melt in your mouth and are practically fat-free—is it any wonder these crispy meringue morsels disappear as fast as I can whip them up? Friends and family love them. —Jo Ann Blomquest, Freeport, Illinois
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Chocolate-Raspberry Whoopie Pies
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I’ve saved this jam-filled whoopie pie recipe for years after cutting it out of a newspaper. It’s one of my grandson's personal favorites. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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Cherry Pinwheel Cookies
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A crisp, light textured cookie with a mild cherry flavor will add great color to your holiday cookie tray.—Jenn Reagan, Maple Valley, Washington
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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses
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Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California
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Strawberry Cookies
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I learned to bake with my grandmother and mother. I knew I was giving them a sweet new family tradition when I shared this recipe with them. —Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
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These cookies freeze well, so it's easy to keep some on hand for last-minute munching. In summer, I often make them larger to use for ice cream sandwiches. —Mary Rempel, Altona, Manitoba
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Coconut Cookies
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This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the look of an old-fashioned washboard. —Tommie Sue Shaw, McAlester, Oklahoma
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Berry Shortbread Dreams
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Raspberry jam adds fruity sweetness to these rich raspberry-filled shortbread cookies. They will absolutely melt in your mouth! —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
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Double-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and her friend did a lot of cookie swaps together. They were always finding new recipes to share, including this one. There's something about a dipped cookie that makes it seem so special, so we usually save these for the holidays. —Ginger King, Big Bear Lake, California
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Red Velvet Cookies
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My student job in college was in the bakery. These dreamy morsels take me back to that special place and time. Red velvet lovers will appreciate this fun take on the cake. —Christina Petri, Alexandria, Minnesota
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Palmiers
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It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Dipped Cherry Cookies
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Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful Valentine’s Day cookie a “keeper.” We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
