Valentine cookie ideas are a sweet way to show love and affection during the romance season. From heart-shaped Chinese cookies to chocolate-dubious happiness, these behavior gifts, parties, or loved ones are perfect for a comfortable baking session with parties, or loved ones.
To make each cookie special, decorate with pink and red icing, festive spraying, or hearty messages.
Whether you like classic cuisine or want to try something creative like cookie bouquets or sandwich cookies, there is no lack of inspiration. With a little time and love, Valentine Cookie Thoughts turn to Hardik’s homemade gifts that everyone will appreciate and enjoy.
Valentine Cookie Ideas
Classic Valentine Cookie Ideas
- Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies
- Classic Linzer Heart Cookies
- Thumbprint Jam Heart Cookies
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts
- Valentine’s Day Snickerdoodles
- Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies
- Pink Butter Cookies
- Conversation Heart Cookies
- Old-Fashioned Molasses Heart Cookies
Chocolate-Based Cookies
- Chocolate Heart Sandwich Cookies
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cookies
- Chocolate Cherry Chip Cookies
- Double Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
- Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Triple Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Heart Cutouts with Ganache
- Chocolate Crinkle Valentine Cookies
- Mocha Heart Cookies Decorated/Iced Cookies
- Royal Icing Heart Cookies
- Ombre Heart Sugar Cookies
- Marbled Iced Valentine Cookies
- Pink Glazed Butter Cookies
- Stained Glass Heart Cookies
- Watercolor Valentine Cookies
- Edible Glitter Heart Cookies
- Pastel Painted Cookies
- Iced XO Cookies
- Initials and Date Cookies
Filled Cookies
- Strawberry Jam-Filled Hearts
- Nutella-Filled Valentine Cookies
- Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Hearts
- Marshmallow-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
- Raspberry Cream Cheese Cookies
- Dulce de Leche Stuffed Hearts
- Peanut Butter Heart Stuffed Cookies
- Cherry Pie-Filled Cookies
- Cookie Dough-Stuffed Cookies
- Lemon Curd Sandwich Cookies
Fun for Kids Cookies
- Valentine Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
- M&M Valentine Cookies
- Pink & White Animal Cracker-Inspired Cookies
- Candy Heart Sugar Cookies
- Funfetti Heart Cookies
- Bear Hug Heart Cookies
- Cupid’s Arrow Cookie Pops
- Lollipop Heart Cookies
- Pink Unicorn Valentine Cookies
- Emoji Valentine Cookies
Gluten-Free / Healthier Options
- Gluten-Free Heart Almond Cookies
- Paleo Valentine Shortbread
- Keto Chocolate Heart Cookies
- Vegan Valentine Sugar Cookies
- Oatmeal Strawberry Cookies (GF)
- Coconut Flour Heart Cookies
- Sugar-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Hearts
- Chia Jam Valentine Cookies
- Cashew Butter Pink Cookies
Creative & Unique Ideas
- Red Velvet Cookie Sandwiches
- Cheesecake-Stuffed Red Cookies
- Rose-Flavored Heart Cookies
- Lavender Vanilla Cookies
- Chocolate Chili Love Cookies
- Cupid’s Confetti Bark Cookies
- Macaron Heart Sandwiches
- Strawberry Matcha Valentine Cookies
- Cinnamon Roll Heart Cookies
- Frosted Cookie Pizza Hearts
Recipes for Valentine Cookie Ideas
1. Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Royal icing or colored sugar for decorating
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar; include egg and vanilla.
- Blend in dry fixings. Chill 1 hour.
- Roll out and cut heart shapes.
- Heat at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Cool and brighten
2. Classic Linzer Heart Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- Raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar; include yolk and vanilla.
- Include flour and salt. Chill 1 hour.
- Roll out the mixture, cut heart shapes with set patterns in half.
- Heat 10–12 mins at 350°F.
- Spread a stick and a sandwich. Clean with sugar.
3. Thumbprint Jam Heart Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Raspberry or strawberry jam
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar, including vanilla.
- Include flour and salt. Roll into balls.
- Press heart-shaped thumbprints in the center.
- Fill with a stick.
- Preheat at 350°F for 12–14 minutes.
4. Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
- Blend cake blend, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
- Chill the batter for 30 minutes.
- Roll into balls, coat in powdered sugar.
- Prepare at 350°F for 10–12 mins. Crackle impact shapes while preparing.
5. Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Hearts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2¼ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 oz dark chocolate, melted
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar; include vanilla.
- Blend in flour and salt. Roll out the mixture and cut hearts.
- Heat at 325°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Plunge cooled treats in dissolved chocolate. Chill to set.
6. Valentine’s Day Snickerdoodles Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2¾ cups flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
- Optional: pink/red sugar or sprinkles
Instructions:
- Blend the fixings to make a delicate mixture.
- Roll into balls and coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Straighten somewhat and prepare at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Include sprinkles if case.
7. Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2¼ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Plan mixture and roll into a disk.
- Press into heart-shaped molds or cut with a heart cutter.
- Prepare at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and alternatively sprinkle with chocolate.
8. Pink Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- Pink gel food coloring
- Optional: pink sanding sugar
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar. Include vanilla and pink coloring.
- Blend in flour. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Roll and cut hearts or pipe into rosettes.
- Prepare at 325°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle with pink sugar if case.
9. Conversation Heart Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- Sugar cookie dough
- Royal icing (pastel colors)
- Food-safe pens or piping bags with text
Instructions:
- Roll and cut heart shapes from the sugar cookie mixture.
- Prepare and cool.
- Surge with pastel icing.
- Once dry, compose sweet messages (“Be Mine”, “Adore U”, etc.).
10. Old-Fashioned Molasses Heart Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 2½ cups flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Cream butter, sugar, egg, and molasses.
- Mix in dry fixings. Chill 1 hour.
- Roll out and cut heart shapes.
- Prepare at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Optional
Sprinkle with icing.
Megan Sheley is the passionate voice and creative force behind Clean Meal Recipes. With over 7 years of experience as a Food Blogger and Recipe Developer, Megan blends her love for wholesome food with her educational background in Public Health to create nutritious, delicious, and approachable recipes.