1Heart Cookies
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhat could be sweeter than baking and decorating the cutest heart-shaped cookies this Valentine's? We went with a cream cheese frosting, but feel free to go with buttercream if you like. Dye the frosting any colors you wish or use any sprinkles your heart desires.
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2Oreo Cookie Cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis recipe is similar to our regular cookie cake, but made extra special with the addition of Oreo cookies to the batter. We kept the decorations pretty simple here, but feel free to have fun with it! The whole cake can be your canvas!
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3Strawberry Palmiers
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5Neapolitan Cupcakes
Parker feierbachIf you can't decide what kind of cupcake to make, then this is the one for you! It has all of the classic flavors with the most scrumptious frosting, and it's one of the cutest Valentine's desserts ever!
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6Strawberry Love Notes
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIValentine's Day doesn't need to be over-the-top lovey dovey or seriously sad and depressing. Instead, February 14 should be fun! These strawberry "love notes" are the most fun—to make, to give, and to eat.
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7Pull-Apart Heart
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORENothing says “I love you” like a melt-in-your mouth pastry that is both irresistible and ridiculously cute. This heart-shaped, shareable dessert has just the right amount of sweetness to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. Bursting with Nutella and brushed with raspberry glaze, this heart screams romance with every tear.
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8Jell-O Cake
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9Chocolate Pizza
We start with our favorite homemade pizza dough for this dessert, but you can absolutely use store-bought if that's what you prefer. Add some sliced strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, candy or just leave it at Nutella! The best thing about this easy dessert? You absolutely can't mess it up.
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10Puppy Chow
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhatever you call it—puppy chow, muddy buddies—one thing is for certain: This creation is one of the easiest, most satisfying party favors. With only a handful of ingredients, this peanut butter-chocolate treat comes together in under 20 minutes, making it the easiest dessert or party snack for Valentine's.
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11Strawberry Brownies
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNEChannel your inner Glinda the Good Witch, because these spellbinding strawberry brownies are pretty in pink, unapologetically charming, and ready to steal the spotlight at any Valentine's Day celebration. Made from scratch with fresh strawberries and decorated with white chocolate-strawberry ganache, these beauties might sound complicated, but trust us—they’re simple!
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12Loaded Cookie Brittle
PHOTO: JONATHAN BOLTONWe added pretzels, crushed potato chips, and healthy drizzles of both caramel and chocolate to our classic cookie brittle, and it is AMAZING. If you just can't decide between sweet or salty, then this chocolate chip cookie upgrade is the perfect compromise that will keep you coming back for more (and more).
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13Heart-Shaped Cake
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15Strawberries 'N' Cream Granola Bars
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17Chocolate-Covered Cake Balls
Parker FeierbachOur classic vanilla would be wonderful here, but you can use any type of cake for this recipe. Truthfully, though, we like starting with boxed mix. With the homemade buttercream, chocolate coating, and festive sprinkles (use hearts and pink for V-Day!), no one will notice or care.
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18Mason Jar Ice Cream
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEWe scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ice cream. What we’re not so into: some of the hoops you have jump through to make it at home. Luckily, we’ve lots of magic shortcuts for you, like this recipe. It's is as easy as it sounds: simply put your ingredients into a jar, then shake it!
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19Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
20Conversation Heart Cookies
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