I won’t pretend Valentine’s Day turns me into an overachiever in the kitchen. I’m not tempering chocolate at dawn or piping buttercream with surgical precision.
But cookies? Cookies, I can commit to.
They’re low-pressure, hard to mess up, and just festive enough to make it look like you really leaned into the holiday.
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With a few heart shapes, a pop of pink, or a generous drizzle of chocolate, even the simplest recipe feels intentional.
These 25 Valentine’s Day cookie recipes are proof that baking for the occasion doesn’t need to be complicated to be charming—just sweet, comforting, and maybe a little indulgent.
1. Healthy Linzer Heart Cookies
These healthier Linzer heart cookies keep the charm of the classic—delicate, lightly sweet, and filled with bright raspberry jam—while feeling a bit more everyday-friendly. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re equal parts nostalgic and elegant.
2. Peanut Butter Valentine’s Day Cookies
Soft peanut butter cookies get a Valentine’s upgrade with a chocolate heart pressed right into the center. Simple, classic, and guaranteed to disappear quickly.
3. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
These red velvet sugar cookies are soft, rich, and finished with a creamy white chocolate heart. Festive, eye-catching, and perfect for Valentine’s Day baking.
4. Cake Mix Valentine Cookies
These cake mix Valentine cookies are soft, vibrant, and finished with heart-shaped jelly beans for a playful touch. An easy, shortcut recipe that still feels festive.
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5. Valentine’s Day Swirl Pinwheel Cookies
These Valentine’s Day swirl pinwheel cookies feature pink-and-cream spirals with a sprinkle-coated edge for extra charm. They’re festive, nostalgic, and surprisingly simple to make.
6. Easy Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
These classic sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and easy to decorate with simple icing designs. Perfect for Valentine’s Day baking that feels fun, not fussy.
7. Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
These Valentine’s Day sugar cookies are decorated with smooth royal icing and sweet message details. Perfect for gifting or making a statement on a dessert table.
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8. Striped Heart Valentine Cookies
These pink-and-white striped heart cookies are soft, buttery, and finished with a light sugar coating for subtle sparkle. Sweet, simple, and visually striking.
9. Valentine’s Cookies
These heart-shaped cookies are finished with soft pink icing and the sweetest little faces. Playful, charming, and perfect for Valentine’s Day treats that don’t take themselves too seriously.
10. Valentine’s Day Conversation Cookies
These pastel heart sugar cookies are inspired by classic conversation hearts, complete with playful messages and smooth icing. Sweet, nostalgic, and instantly Valentine’s-ready.
11. M&M’s Valentine’s Day Cookies
These soft-baked cookies are packed with chocolate chips and Valentine’s-colored M&M’s for a fun, festive twist. Classic, crowd-pleasing, and impossible to eat just one.
12. Raspberry Sugar Cookies
These heart-shaped sugar cookies are naturally pink with a subtle raspberry flavor and a drizzle of chocolate. Sweet, slightly tart, and perfect for Valentine’s Day.
13. Marbled Valentine Sugar Cookies
These marbled heart sugar cookies blend soft pink and ivory dough for a subtle, watercolor-like effect. Pretty, understated, and perfect for a more minimal Valentine’s look.
14. Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
These soft peanut butter cookie bars are packed with Valentine’s candies and topped with a chocolate heart. Rich, chewy, and perfect for slicing and sharing.
15. Love Bug Valentine’s Day Cookies
These adorable ladybug cookies are decorated with red wings, heart details, and candy eyes for extra charm. Fun to make and guaranteed to steal the show.
16. Gluten-free Valentine’s Day Heart Shortbread Cookies
These gluten-free heart shortbread cookies are crisp, buttery, and finished with glossy pink icing and sprinkles. Proof that festive baking doesn’t need gluten to feel indulgent.
17. Heartbreak Cookies
These “heartbreak” cookies feature broken heart shapes with smooth white icing and tiny red centers. A clever, slightly cheeky take on classic Valentine’s Day sweets.
18. Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookies
These soft, pink cake mix cookies bake up thick and chewy with a pop of Valentine sprinkles. An easy shortcut that still feels festive.
19. Pink and White Valentine’s Day Cookies
These soft cookies are finished with a simple half-and-half pink and white icing for a clean, modern look. Sweet, understated, and easy to decorate.
20. Valentine’s Day Cookies with Royal Icing
These royal icing cookies feature soft pink frosting, playful sprinkles, and simple Valentine lettering. A sweet way to personalize treats for gifting.
21. Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
Soft red velvet cookies filled with creamy frosting and topped with festive sprinkles. Rich, eye-catching, and perfect for Valentine’s Day.
22. Browned Butter Sugar Cookie Bars with White Chocolate Frosting
Nutty browned butter cookie bars topped with creamy white chocolate frosting. Rich, soft, and dangerously easy to snack on.
23. Blue Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
Classic sugar cookies with a modern twist—these blue conversation hearts say what you’re really thinking, in the sweetest way.
24. Valentine’s Day Slice and Bake Cookies
Simple, cute, and totally foolproof—these slice-and-bake cookies bring big Valentine vibes with minimal effort.
25. Pink Ombre Valentine’s Day Cookies
Soft, sweet, and perfectly pastel, these ombré cookies are as pretty as they are easy—ideal for Valentine’s Day sharing (or gifting).
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