15 Baked Goods Recipe to Gift Your Valentine: Sweet Ideas to Try

You’re walking into a sweet minefield of options, with treats that’ll make your Valentine’s heart skip a beat. You’re looking for ideas to impress, and you’ve come to the right place – now, what’ll you create?

1. Heart-Shaped Cookies for Valentine’s Day

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 a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow cookies to cool before decorating with colored sugar or sprinkles.

2. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Recipes

Indulge your Valentine with sweet and tangy chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Ingredients

• 12 large strawberries
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts
• 1 tablespoon sprinkles

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the strawberries completely.
2. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments.
3. Stir in the shortening to help the chocolate set.
4. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the strawberry.
5. Immediately sprinkle with chopped nuts or sprinkles if desired.
6. Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
8. Serve chilled and enjoy.

3. Rose-Petal Cakes for a Romantic Touch

Delicate rose-petal cakes perfect for a romantic Valentine’s Day gift.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 1/4 cup dried rose petals

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, milk, eggs, and rose water.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the dried rose petals.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pan before serving.

4. Raspberry Tartlets to Impress Your Loved One

Indulge your Valentine with sweet and tangy Raspberry Tartlets.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry
• 1 cup of fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
3. Cut out small squares of pastry, about 3 inches per side.
4. Spoon a small amount of granulated sugar onto one half of each square, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
5. Arrange a few fresh raspberries on top of the sugar.
6. Fold the other half of the pastry square over the filling to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.
7. Brush the tops of the tartlets with melted butter and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
8. Place the tartlets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

5. Vanilla Cupcakes With Sweet Surprises

Delicious vanilla cupcakes filled with sweet surprises for your Valentine.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole milk
• Sprinkles or candies for surprise filling

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. Beat in the vanilla extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
10. Once cooled, insert a surprise filling, such as a sprinkle or candy, into the center of each cupcake.

6. Homemade Fudge for a Classic Valentine’s Gift

Rich, creamy homemade fudge makes a classic Valentine’s gift.

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan.
3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
7. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
8. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
9. Let the fudge cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until set.
10. Cut the fudge into small squares and serve.

7. Lemon Bars to Brighten Up Valentine’s Day

Lemon bars are a sweet and tangy dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and confectioners’ sugar.
3. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
7. When the crust is ready, pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust.
8. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
9. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

8. Red Velvet Cake Pops for a Unique Treat

Indulge your Valentine with bite-sized red velvet cake pops.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cream cheese frosting
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• Lollipop sticks or cake pop sticks

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Combine buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool completely and crumble into a large bowl.
7. Mix in cream cheese frosting until a dough forms.
8. Roll into small balls and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
9. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
10. Dip the end of a lollipop stick into melted chocolate and insert into each cake ball.
11. Dip cake pops into melted white chocolate and decorate as desired.

9. Sugar Cookie Sandwiches With Delicious Fillings

Sweethearts will adore these tender sugar cookie sandwiches filled with delicious treats.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
• Filling of choice (e.g. strawberry jam, Nutella, or buttercream)

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 powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Spread a small amount of filling on one half of a cooled cookie, then sandwich with another cookie.
10. Dust the tops with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

10. Chocolate Cake Recipes to Satisfy Any Craving

Indulge in a rich, decadent chocolate cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder and milk, stirring until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
5. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, whisking until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Raspberry Linzer Cookies for a Fruitful Twist

Raspberry Linzer Cookies offer a fruitful twist on classic Valentine’s treats.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners’ sugar, and granulated sugar.
3. Add the softened butter and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
5. Cut out heart-shaped cookies and use a cookie cutter to create a smaller heart-shaped hole in the center of half of the cookies.
6. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
8. Spread a small amount of raspberry jam on the bottom of a whole cookie, then top with a cookie that has a hole in the center.
9. Fill the hole with fresh raspberries and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
10. Serve and enjoy.

12. Brownies With Hidden Messages for Valentine’s

Rich, fudgy brownies with hidden messages for a sweet Valentine’s surprise.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Hidden message papers or notes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
4. Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
5. Add the flour and salt to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
8. Place the hidden message papers or notes in the center of the batter.
9. Pour the remaining batter over the hidden messages.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

13. Cinnamon Swirl Buns for a Cozy Valentine’s Gift

Soft and sweet cinnamon swirl buns perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Combine warm milk and yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar, flour, and salt to the mixture, mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
5. Spread melted butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
6. Mix cinnamon sugar, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts, and sprinkle over the butter.
7. Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
8. Place the buns in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each bun.
9. Cover and let the buns rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
10. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
12. Let the buns cool before serving.

14. Macarons in Valentine’s Day Colors and Flavors

Delicate French macarons in Valentine’s Day colors and flavors make a perfect gift.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Food coloring in red and pink
• Flavored extract in raspberry and chocolate
• Filling of choice, such as buttercream or ganache

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Sift the almond flour and powdered sugar into a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the granulated sugar to the egg whites and whip until combined.
5. Add a few drops of food coloring to the egg mixture to achieve the desired color.
6. Fold the egg mixture into the almond flour mixture until well combined.
7. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Tap the baking sheet gently to remove any air bubbles.
9. Allow the macarons to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour to form a skin.
10. Bake the macarons for 15-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
11. Allow the macarons to cool completely before filling with buttercream or ganache.
12. Sandwich two macarons together with a small amount of filling in the center.

15. Peach Cobbler for a Warm and Fuzzy Valentine’s Day

Indulge your Valentine with a warm peach cobbler, perfect for a cozy evening.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh peaches, sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together peaches, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
4. Fill the pie crust with the peach mixture and dot the top with melted butter.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
6. Pour the milk mixture over the peach filling.
7. Roll out the remaining pie crust and use it to cover the baking dish.
8. Crimp the edges to seal the cobbler and cut a few slits in the top crust.
9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
10. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Conclusion

You’ll love gifting these sweet treats, and the stats are sweet too – 58% of Americans plan to gift candy or baked goods on Valentine’s Day. With these 15 baked goods recipes, you’ll surely impress your loved one, making this Valentine’s Day a memorable one with your thoughtful and delicious creations.