Easy Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes for Busy Parents
Holiday baking can be enjoyable, and keeping the kids safe, happy, and healthy is a top priority. However, juggling both tasks simultaneously can be quite challenging. That’s where these Valentine’s Day cookie recipes come in handy. They offer a simple way to create delicious treats without the stress of precise measurements or constant supervision.
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Strawberry Kiss Cookies
These delightful cookies feature a Funfetti sugar cookie mix base, topped with strawberry Hershey kisses and festive sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Heart Cookie Cups
Made from scratch, these cookie cups are filled with heart-shaped Reese’s peanut butter cups. Remember to chill the cups before pressing them into the dough for the perfect shape.
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Frosted Double Strawberry Sugar Cookies
This recipe from Half-Baked Harvest includes freeze-dried strawberries in both the cookies and the cream cheese frosting for a burst of flavor.
Chocolate Heart Cut-Out Cookies
For a classic option that allows for creative frosting and decorating sessions with the family, try these heart-shaped cut-out cookies.
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Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars
If you prefer a hassle-free batch of cookies without the rolling or cutting, these fan-favorite chocolate chip cookie bars are a great choice.
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Simple and visually appealing, these cookies require minimal ingredients and baking time, perfect for a love-filled holiday.
Pink & White Marbled Valentine’s Day Cookies
With a more intricate design involving dying, rolling, and marbling the dough, these sugar cookies are ideal for baking with older kids.
Valentine’s Day Cookie Cups
Soft buttery sugar cookies with a surprise kiss inside, these adorable treats can be made with either homemade or store-bought dough.
Chocolate Strawberry Checkerboard Cookies
While not overly complex, these cookies require some time and precision in assembly. The end result is a delightful stack of checkerboard cookies with a chocolate-covered strawberry flavor.
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
For a fruity and chocolatey balance without overwhelming sweetness, these cookies are a delightful choice.
Lemon Rose Shortbread Cookies
Kids who enjoy cutting out shapes and decorating will love these cookies from Half-Baked Harvest, featuring a homemade icing that elevates the flavor.
Strawberry & White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
An alternative to red velvet, these strawberry cake mix cookies can be customized with various toppings for a personalized touch.
Vegan, Gluten-Free Tahini & Pomegranate Cookies
For a natural and colorful option, try these cookies topped with fresh pomegranate, ready in just 25 minutes.
Choose your favorite pink and red cookies to bake leading up to February 14th and enjoy a fun-filled baking session with your loved ones!