Valentine's Favorites

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Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert? This collection includes cookies, cakes, cupcakes, bars, truffles, and no-bake treats perfect for sharing with the ones you love.

This old-fashioned Black Magic Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey, made with simple pantry ingredients and classic Hershey’s cocoa. A nostalgic recipe that has stood the test of time — and generations.

These easy Strawberry Valentine Cake Mix Cookies start with a simple boxed mix and bake up soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. Topped with strawberry glaze and festive sprinkles, they’re the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day!

This No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie is rich, smooth, and unbelievably easy! Made with instant chocolate pudding and fresh whipped cream in a crunchy cookie crust, this classic dessert comes together in minutes — no oven required.

These Peppermint Bark Brownies are made with a boxed brownie mix, chopped Andes mints, and a crisp peppermint bark topping. An easy, festive chocolate dessert perfect for holidays, parties, and cookie trays.

Rich, fudgy brownies with real hot cocoa flavor, melty chocolate chips, and a cozy café-style finish

If you're looking for cookie ideas for an upcoming wedding or bridal shower you've come to the right place. These cookie ideas are simple, delicious, and oh, so cute!

If you’re looking for a simple chocolate cake with the texture of velvet, this is the recipe for you. This easy doctored cake mix uses a fun and interesting addition - mayonnaise. 

If you’re looking for a gooey, rich brownie to share with your loved one this Valentine’s Day, one that screams, “Be Mine!” you’ll find that in this fun recipe! This doctored cake mix brownie is the perfect way to say “I love you!”

When it comes to Valentine's Day, certain flavors naturally take center stage, each one offering its own romantic allure. In this post I'm going to share some of my favorite Valentine's flavors, as well as several delicious recipes that feature these favorites!

If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to serve this Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered. You’re going to love these delicious strawberry shortcakes. . .two ways! 

Valentine's Day has a long, rich history, and the sweet treats we consume is part of the story!

Want to test your knowledge of Valentine's Baking? You've come to the right place. Check out this fun quiz from Out of the Box Baking!

If you love a lovely, buttery shortbread and you’re a fan of almond flavor, his is the recipe for you. These delicious almond shortbread cookies will be perfect for your next high tea or simply for an afternoon snack.

If you’re looking for a lovely, quick shortbread, one packed with flavor, this is the recipe for you! 

If you love a simple soft sugar cookie covered in a delicious and easy buttercream, this is the post for you! I'm going to show you how to make a knock-off version of one of Crumbl's best-sellers, the Pink Sugar Cookie.

If you love those delicious flavors found in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but don’t want to make a trip to the store, I’ve got a treat for you! You can whip up the copycat version, which is just as good, (if not more better!) 

If you love silky meringues but you’re also a fan of chocolate and peppermint, then this is the treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make Delicious Peppermint Bark Meringues from scratch.

If you love the flavors of sweet mascarpone, coffee, and cocoa, this is the treat for you! This is a simplified version of a classic tiramisu that has a delicious whipped cream base. Best of all, there’s no baking involved!

If you love the idea of strawberry cheesecake but want to experience yours in a light, creamy dessert that can be cut into squares, I’ve got an amazing treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I made these delicious strawberry cheesecake bars using two containers of crescent rolls!  Why is …

If you love a rich, gooey bread pudding but you’re also a fan of cherry pie, this recipe is going to make you flip! It’s a combination of both of those two things in one easy and flavorful dish! 

If you love a luscious, pillowy sugar cookie but you’re also a fan of cream cheese, this is the cookie for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make these delicious Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies.

If you love the flavors of cocoa and cream cheese, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix! 

If you love strawberries and chocolate together, I’ve got a treat for you! These simple cookies are packed full of flavor. And best of all, they start with a muffin mix!

If you love a rich fruity bar loaded with strawberry and lemon flavors, have I got a treat for you! These come together in minutes and they’re delicious. Best of all, they start with a simple box of cake mix! 

If you love the combination of chocolate and cherries, have I got a treat for you! In this post I'm going to show you how to make Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies. You're going to love these easy cookies!

Every now and again a simple recipe comes along that totally blows you away. This is that recipe. Whether you're hoping to impress that special someone or simply come up with a delicious snack, these Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles will hit the spot!

In this post I'm going to give you my recipe for Linzer cookies, those pretty little cookies with the heart-shaped cut-out.

If you're looking for a sweet Valentines Day treat for that special someone--or perhaps a gift for a teacher, boss, or friend--this is the post for you! I'm going to give you my top 25 recipes for Valentine sweet, everything from cakes to cupcakes to cookies, to pastries. Enjoy!

If you love the taste of Oreos but you're also crazy about truffles, you're going to flip over this simple Valentine's themed recipe. Best of all, it only calls for four ingredients!

If you love the texture of a luscious pound cake but the light, bright flavors of citrus and berries, you're going to be crazy about this new recipe.

If you're looking for the perfect snack to take to your next Valentine's Day function, have I got a quick and easy treat for you! This Chex mix, like so many of the recipes on this site, starts with a boxed cake mix.

Learn how to make a heart-shaped cake without a special pan. This simple method is perfect for Valentine’s Day and special occasions.

If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, have I’ve got a recipe for you! These delicious Red Velvet Truffles are easy to make and oh, so tasty!  Are Truffles the same thing as Cake Pops Sort of. A cake pop isn't quite as moist in the …

They’re colorful, crunchy, and loaded with chocolatey flavor. Best of all, these delicious Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are super easy to make. Talk about the perfect treat for your loved ones!  What is a Cookie Bar?  I confess, back when I was a young bride I was a pretty terrible cook. I couldn’t even seem …

If you love a tasty sugar cookie with an absolutely lovely Valentine's Day design, you've come to the right place! These delicious sugar cookies are tasty on their own, but with this beautiful design they're going to wow that special someone!

These Homemade Pop-Tarts are easy and fun, the perfect project to work on with the kids in your life. There's so versatile, too!

Mention the words “red velvet cake” and southerners begin to swoon. We’re so addicted to this cake we can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a fan of this rich cocoa-infused delicacy, you’re going to love this post. I’m about to offer you a “from scratch” version that’s simply irresistible. 

If you love the simplicity and taste of a great Mexican Wedding Cookie but you're looking for something packed full of a rich almond flavor, this is the recipe for you! These tender, flaky cookies have a pie crust consistency but the flavor of an amazing almond shortbread.