Valentine Sweets Ideas
Indulge in homemade treats perfect for celebrating love with these easy and delightful Valentine sweets, including chocolate-covered strawberries, heart-shaped cookies, and more.
Ingredients
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil for shine
Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Royal icing for decorating
Red Velvet Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Chocolate Truffles
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or crushed nuts for rolling
Heart-Shaped Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch of salt
Strawberry Shortcake
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups baking powder biscuits
Mini Cheesecakes
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Mini graham cracker crusts store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients and measure them as specified.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Melt semisweet chocolate and coconut oil together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, then place on wax paper to set.
Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, roll out on a floured surface, and cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Bake cookies in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with royal icing.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Sift flour and cocoa powder together. In a separate bowl, mix oil, sugar, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine with the dry ingredients.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Chocolate Truffles
- Heat cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute. Stir until smooth, then chill until firm.
- Scoop the chilled mixture into balls and roll in cocoa powder or nuts before serving.
Heart-Shaped Brownies
- Mix melted butter with sugar and eggs, then stir in flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into a prepared pan, bake at 350°F until set, then cool and cut into heart shapes.
Strawberry Shortcake
- Combine strawberries and sugar, let sit to macerate.
- Whip cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Layer strawberries, cream, and biscuits for serving.
Mini Cheesecakes
- Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing well.
- Pour into mini graham cracker crusts and bake until set.
Notes
Store cookies and brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Chocolate-covered strawberries are best consumed the same day, but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.