15 Homemade Valentine's Day Cookie Recipes You’ll Love

You've probably noticed that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, coincidentally at the same time you're craving something sweet.

You're looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth and show your loved ones you care. With 15 homemade Valentine's Day cookie recipes to choose from, you'll find the perfect treat, but which one will you try first?

1. Sugar Cookie Delights

Sweet sugar cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles.

2. Chocolate Dipped Shortbread

Buttery shortbread cookies dipped in rich chocolate.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
5. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
8. Dip cooled cookies into melted chocolate, coating about half of the cookie.
9. Place dipped cookies on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone mat.
10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
11. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

3. Valentine Heart Cookies

Sweet heart-shaped cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into heart shapes.
7. Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles.

4. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms are classic Valentine's Day cookies filled with peanut butter and topped with a Hershey's kiss.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Hershey's kisses

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Cream peanut butter and butter in a large bowl until smooth.
4. Gradually add sugars and beat until combined.
5. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
7. Roll dough into balls and bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and immediately press a Hershey's kiss into the center of each cookie.
9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Raspberry Linzer Cookies

Raspberry Linzer Cookies are a sweet Valentine's Day treat with a raspberry jam filling.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raspberry jam
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Cut out heart-shaped cookies and use a smaller heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the centers.
6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
8. Spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the bottom of a cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
9. Dust the tops of the cookies with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

6. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic chocolate chip cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Cream together butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Snickerdoodle Love

Snickerdoodle Love cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar.
7. Roll dough into balls, then roll each ball in cinnamon sugar to coat.
8. Place balls onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
10. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Cranberry White Cookies

Sweet and tangy cranberry white cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Cream together the butter and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Stir in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Gingerbread Hearts

Sweet gingerbread hearts perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Decorative icing and candy

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out gingerbread hearts.
9. Place hearts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm to the touch.
11. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating with icing and candy.

10. Lemon Sugar Cookies

Brighten up Valentine's Day with these invigorating lemon sugar cookies.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Colored sugar for decorating

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut into desired shapes and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Decorate with colored sugar once cool.

11. Espresso Chocolate Cookies

Espresso Chocolate Cookies combine rich espresso and dark chocolate for a decadent treat.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and espresso powder.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Sweet and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
5. Fold in the raisins.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Coconut Macaroon

Sweet coconut macaroon cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut, sugar, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, vanilla extract, eggs, and almond extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

14. Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Sweet and spicy cinnamon sugar cookies perfect for Valentine's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• Colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles once the cookies are cool.

15. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Soft and chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a delicious crinkled surface.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
7. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly, then fold it into the dough until well combined.
8. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, then roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
9. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly soft.
11. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

You'll adore these Valentine's Day cookie recipes! Notably, 58% of Americans bake cookies for loved ones on Valentine's Day, showing the power of sweet treats to bring people together. By trying these recipes, you'll be part of a larger tradition that celebrates love and connection through the joy of baking and sharing delicious cookies.