Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to show it than with some home-baked treats made together as a family? Here are 7 tempting Valentine cookie recipes that say “I love you” — simple enough for little helpers, and sure to be enjoyed by everyone in the house.
Classic red, white and pink icing is traditional for Valentine’s Day, but you could switch things up with sprinkles, buttercream, fresh berries or anything else you fancy to add a little splash of colour.
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Show Your Love With These Valentine Cookie Recipes
1. Valentine Heart Jam Tarts
These heart-shaped jam tarts are really easy to make and taste delicious too. Get the kids baking and enjoy a sweet treat together on February 14th.
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2. Emoji Valentine Cookies
Let your creative side out and show you care by making emoji Valentine cookies for someone special.
Check out this emoji cookie recipe and adapt it for Valentine’s Day using yellow, red and black icing to create your emoji cookies.
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3. Rory’s Sugar Cookies
This recipe for adorable sugar cookies was originally shared with us by one of our readers. They make a wonderful Valentine’s Day bake — and best of all, they only take 15 minutes to cook.
Find the full recipe here: Rory’s Sugar Cookies
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4. Tempting Valentine’s Butter Cookies
With just 3 ingredients, this tempting butter cookie recipe makes around 20 crumbly, golden cookies to share.
They’re usually piped using a star-shaped nozzle, but you could swap in a heart-shaped one for the perfect Valentine’s shape.
5. Gingerbread Heart Cookies
Add a bit of spice to your Valentine’s Day with our gingerbread recipe. Make up the mix according to the instructions and cut the dough into heart shapes.
Or go traditional with gingerbread man and woman shapes, then decorate them for that special someone.
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6. Chocolate Valentine Cookies
Rather than buying chocolates, why not bake some tasty chocolate Valentine cookies instead? Decorate simply with icing sugar and a heart-shaped template.
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7. Homemade Fortune Cookies
Image: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Tuck a special message for your Valentine into a homemade fortune cookie, like these ones from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. Or add some humour with a family-friendly joke instead of a message.
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Have you tried any of these Valentine cookie recipes? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the easiest Valentine cookie recipe for kids to help with?
The tempting butter cookies are a great place to start — they use just 3 ingredients and come together quickly, so little hands can get involved from mixing right through to decorating.
Can I make Valentine cookies ahead of time?
Yes. Most of these cookies keep well in an airtight container, so you can bake a batch a day or two before February 14th and simply add fresh icing or decorations closer to the day.
Do I need special cutters to make heart-shaped cookies?
A heart-shaped cutter makes life easier, but it’s not essential. You can shape dough by hand into rough heart shapes, or use a round cutter and pinch one edge into a point.
What can I use instead of red and pink icing?
Sprinkles, buttercream, melted chocolate, fresh berries or a simple dusting of icing sugar all work beautifully if you want to skip the classic red-and-pink look.
Are these recipes suitable for older kids to make on their own?
Several of them — like the sugar cookies and the chocolate cookies — are simple enough for older children to make with light supervision, particularly around oven use.
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