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60 Best Valentine’s Day Cookies That You Can Bake With Love

Heart-shaped cookies make the sweetest gift!

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Caitlin Bensel

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Save the store-bought chocolates for yourself and bake some homemade Valentine's Day cookies for the ones you love—there's nothing sweeter! Whether you’re looking to pack a Valentine’s Day treat in your kiddo's lunchbox or you just want to bake something sweet for your pookie head, this list has tons of ideas for making cookies on Valentine's Day!

Of course, you can't go wrong with a classic pink frosted sugar cookie or a heart-shaped cookie, but this list also includes some cute strawberry crinkle cookies and a small-batch chocolate chunk cookie that's perfect for your dessert for two. Ahead, you'll find some of the best Valentine's Day cookie recipes, including Ree Drummond's red velvet sandwich cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies, and triple chocolate cookies that are perfect for any lover of chocolate desserts.

Looking for something that doubles as a Valentine's Day gift? Try baking homemade espresso biscotti for the coffee lover in your life or the minty fortune cookies each filled with a printed message. If you're looking for some cute Valentine's Day party ideas, get the kids involved in the decorating fun: Put out a plate of chocolate sugar cookie hearts, along with pink frosting and sprinkles for a Valentine's Day activity that the whole family will enjoy!

1

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

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C.W. Newell

Buy them flowers and make them these cookies stamped with a darling floral design! But even if you choose to leave the top of the cookies smooth, they're still infused with plenty of lemon zest and juice for a buttery, bright burst of happiness in every bite.

Get the Lemon Shortbread Cookies recipe.

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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

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David Malosh

Anything red velvet is automatically on theme for the holiday! After you've made the base of these tasty thumbprint cookies, you'll pipe or spoon a fluffy cream cheese filling into the indentation of each one.

Get Ree's Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies recipe.

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3

Macaroons

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Antonis Achilleos

Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons are moist, chewy, and downright delectable. Customize them to your heart's desire by swapping the dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate, then add festive flair by coating the chocolate with chopped nuts or pink and red sprinkles.

Get the Macaroons recipe.

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Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookies

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Danielle Daly

Simple yet so scrumptious, these rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies will win anyone's heart. Keep them unadorned or add colorful sanding sugar to the top before they bake.

Get Ree's Favorite Sugar Cookies recipe.

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Sugar Cookie Biscotti

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C.W. Newell

Brighten up their day with a batch of these biscotti that are loaded with colorful sprinkles, then drizzled or dipped in a sugary sweet glaze. Plus, you can bake them ahead of time! Toss them in an airtight container and they'll stay fresh for a week or freeze them for up to three months.

Get the Sugar Cookie Biscotti recipe.

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Lemon Meltaways

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C.W. Newell

These meltaways will, well, melt their hearts! They're light and luscious, with a delectable citrus flavor. As for the simple glaze on top, it's made with lemon juice, lemon zest, and powdered sugar for an added zing.

Get Ree's Lemon Meltaways recipe.

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7

Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

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David Malosh

Several fruits come together to make these citrusy sweet cookies that are an enhanced version of the classic oatmeal flavor. White chocolate drizzle adds the perfect finishing touch!

Get Ree's Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

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Cream Cheese Cookies

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C.W. Newell

Two words: utterly dreamy! Cream cheese cookies have a fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that your sweetheart won't be able to stop thinking about. You can even top them with holiday sprinkles or sparkling sugar before baking.

Get Ree's Cream Cheese Cookies recipe.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Will Dickey

Keep it classic this V-Day with a batch of beloved chocolate chip cookies. This recipe has the crisp edges, soft centers, and chocolatey taste that everyone knows and loves, but it's made with two types of chocolate and chopped chocolate instead of chips.

Get Ree's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

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Cake Mix Cookies

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Will Dickey

It's hard to imagine a cookie that would make someone happier than this vibrant treat that tastes just like a slice of birthday cake! They're chewy, sweet, and so pretty with all those colorful sprinkles. But you can, of course, switch out the sprinkles for other mix-ins.

Get the Cake Mix Cookies recipe.

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Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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Will Dickey

For a fun twist on a classic breakfast treat, these cookies look and taste just like cinnamon rolls! They even have the icing that you know and love.

Get the Cinnamon Roll Cookies recipe.

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Espresso Biscotti

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Will Dickey

These crunchy cookies are even better when dipped in a steaming cup of joe. Wrap them up in cellophane and pink ribbon to gift to the cover lover in your life.

Get the Espresso Biscotti recipe.

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13

Italian Peach Cookies

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Will Dickey

These cute little pink peaches are actually vanilla cookies filled with peach buttercream. We've rolled them in sugar to look like shimmery peach fuzz.

Get the Italian Peach Cookies recipe.

14

Mint Fortune Cookies

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Will Dickey

Surprise your sweetie or even your kids with a hidden message of love in these minty fortune cookies. They're as fun to make as they are to eat.

Get the Mint Fortune Cookies recipe.

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15

Grapefruit Cookies

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Yossy Arefi

Winter citrus, like grapefruit, is the perfect flavor for adding brightness to your homemade cookies. Here, the melt-in-your-mouth cookies also have a grapefruit glaze.

Get the Grapefruit Cookies recipe.

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16

Heart Cookies

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Caitlin Bensel

Grab your cookie cutters because these soft Lofthouse-style cookies just scream Valentine's Day! You can get as creative as you want with this pink frosting and sprinkles.

Get the Heart Cookies recipe.

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17

Cowboy Cookies

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Caitlin Bensel

Any cowboy or cowgirl will instantly fall in love with these over-the-top cookies. They're packed with fun ingredients, like coconut flakes, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.

Get the Cowboy Cookies recipe.

18

Butterfly Cookies

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Con Poulos

If you're looking for something other than heart-shaped cookies, why not try butterflies?! They still have that cute pink marbled frosting and they're perfect for the person who gives you butterflies in your stomach.

Get Ree's Butterfly Cookies recipe.

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Red Velvet Cookies

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Will Dickey

Red velvet is typically known as a cake flavor, but that doesn't mean you can't try it in cookies, too! For even more sweetness, this recipe uses two kinds of chocolate chips!

Get the Red Velvet Cookies recipe.

20

Rainbow Cookies

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Caitlin Bensel

After a romantic spaghetti dinner, we can't think of anything better than a traditional Italian dessert. These colorful treats will remind you of the kind you might find in a bakery.

Get the Rainbow Cookies recipe.

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