15 Easy Valentine’s Day Treat Recipes Kids Will Love (Perfect for Little Chefs!)

You’re about to reveal a million ways to make Valentine’s Day treats with your kids. As you explore these recipes, you’ll find 15 easy and adorable options that are perfect for little chefs.

You’re looking for ways to get your kids involved in the kitchen, and these recipes are a great place to start – but can you really narrow it down to just one favorite treat?

1. Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies

Classic heart shaped sugar cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Decorate the cookies with colored sugar or sprinkles as desired.

2. Valentine Cake Pops Recipe

Adorable Valentine Cake Pops are perfect treats for loved ones.

Ingredients

• 1 box of cake mix
• 1 can of frosting
• 1 bag of candy melts
• 1 bag of sprinkles
• 10 lollipop sticks

Instructions

1. Bake the cake according to the box instructions and let it cool.
2. Crumb the cake into a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix in about half of the can of frosting until the cake is well coated.
4. Use a small cookie scoop to form the cake mixture into balls.
5. Melt a few of the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
6. Dip the end of a lollipop stick into the melted candy and insert into each cake ball.
7. Dip each cake pop into the melted candy to coat.
8. Immediately add sprinkles to the wet candy coating.
9. Place the cake pops on a piece of parchment paper to set.
10. Let the cake pops set for about 30 minutes before serving.

3. Conversation Heart Desserts

Conversation Heart Desserts are sweet treats shaped like Valentine’s Day conversation hearts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Food coloring
• Conversation heart candies

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and confectioners’ sugar.
3. Add unsalted butter and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough and cut into conversation heart shapes.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Allow the cookies to cool and then decorate with conversation heart candies and food coloring.
7. Serve and enjoy.

4. Easy Fruit Kabobs

Colorful fruit kabobs make a healthy and sweet Valentine’s Day treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup fresh grapes
• 1 cup fresh pineapple
• 10 bamboo skewers
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the fresh strawberries, grapes, and pineapple.
2. Cut the strawberries and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
3. Thread a piece of each fruit onto a bamboo skewer.
4. Repeat step 3 until the skewer is full, leaving a small space between each piece of fruit.
5. Drizzle the honey over the fruit kabobs.
6. Serve the fruit kabobs immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

5. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Indulge in the sweetness of chocolate dipped strawberries, a classic Valentine’s Day treat.

Ingredients

• 12 large strawberries
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• Optional: sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Rinse the strawberries and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
3. Stir in the shortening to help create a smooth and glossy chocolate coating.
4. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the strawberry.
5. Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a wire rack set over a piece of parchment paper.
6. If desired, sprinkle with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
7. Refrigerate the chocolate dipped strawberries for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
8. Serve chilled and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.

6. Cute Cupcake Designs

Adorable cupcake designs perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Frosting and decorations of choice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Beat just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting and decorating with Valentine’s Day-themed designs.

7. Valentine Brownies Recipe

Rich, fudgy brownies perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
4. Let cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
5. Add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

8. Sweet Heart Cookies

Sweet Heart Cookies are a classic Valentine’s Day treat.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
10. Allow to cool before decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles.

9. Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Delicate pink lemonade cupcakes with a sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pink lemonade mix
• Pink frosting for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, and pink lemonade mix.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with pink frosting.
8. Decorate with additional pink lemonade mix or sprinkles, if desired.

10. Fun Valentine Cookies

Sweet heart-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough and cut into heart shapes.
7. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles.

11. Mini Donut Holes

Sweet mini donut holes perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and yeast.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
4. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
5. Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Cook the donut holes for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
7. Remove the donut holes from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Dust the donut holes with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.

12. Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Moist and flavorful, this red velvet cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in red food coloring and vanilla extract.
6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.

13. Simple Candy Buffet

Simple candy buffet offers a variety of sweet treats.

Ingredients

• Gummies
• Chocolates
• Fruity candies
• Nuts
• Dried fruits

Instructions

1. Prepare a large table or surface for the buffet.
2. Arrange the gummies, chocolates, and fruity candies in separate bowls.
3. Add nuts and dried fruits to the table for added texture and flavor.
4. Set up decorative signs and labels for each candy type.
5. Allow guests to serve themselves and enjoy the candy buffet.

14. Homemade Valentine Truffles

Rich, decadent chocolate truffles made at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips over low heat.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
5. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out small balls of the mixture.
7. Roll each ball between your hands to shape into truffles.
8. Roll the truffles in confectioners’ sugar or chopped nuts to coat.
9. Place the truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.

15. Kid Friendly Cookie Bars

Sweet and chewy cookie bars perfect for kids on Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles.
6. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
8. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Conclusion

You’re the icing on the cake, making Valentine’s Day treats a breeze for little chefs! With these 15 easy recipes, you’ll whip up a storm, creating a sweet spectacle that’s the cherry on top of a lovely celebration. Your mini-me’s will be beaming with pride, and their taste buds will do the happy dance.