Before my husband and I had kids, Valentine’s Day was so romantic. We’d spend a quiet evening alone together, basking in each other’s presence. One of our last childless Valentine’s Days we stayed overnight at a gorgeous little villa, and got pampered with a gourmet meal and chocolates on our pillows. sigh Now as I spend an hour each night doing dishes and scraping sticky rice off my socks, I dream of days like that! Once you’ve been married for a few years, Valentine’s Day gets a little bit overlooked. And if you have kids, my goodness, it’s even worse! Now the only thing we bask in are the five minutes that the kitchen is tidy each evening, and the half an hour after the kids go to bed where we sit shell shocked on the couch. (Can you tell the kids have been wearing on me the last few days? haha)
But it is kind of fun to make special Valentine’s Day treats with the kids. They LOVE holidays, so it kind of brings back the fun and excitement of Valentine’s Day to watch it through their eyes! Whether you’re married, dating or single, Valentine’s Day is an awesome time to celebrate love, especially the love of your family.
44 Best Valentine’s Day Treat Ideas
It’s such an amazing thing to put a smile on someone’s face, and any of these treats would do that! From red velvet to drizzled chocolate, Valentine’s Day has the BEST treat and dessert choices! These look amaaaaazing! Which would you make first?
Pink Marshmallow via Decorada (Flickr)
Marbled Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies via The Novice Chef
Peanut Butterfinger Blossoms via Something Swanky
Raspberry Cheesecake Stuffed Brownie Hearts via Hungry Happenings
Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies via Two Peas & Their Pod
Easy Valentine’s Day Cookies via Family Fresh Meals
Valentine’s Marshmallow Pops via Glorious Treats
Strawberry Brownie Skewers via One Little Project
Pink Velvet Cake Pops via Love From The Oven
Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Cake via Better Recipes
Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars via The Recipe Critic
Easy Valentine’s Day Patties via Mom On Timeout
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark via Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Gummy Bear Cookies via A Beautiful Mess
Valentine’s Popcorn via Gimme Some Oven
Heart-Shaped Rice Krispie Treat Pops via Pint-Sized Treasures
Chocolate Heart Outlines via One Little Project
Valentine Pretzels via Lady Behind The Curtain
Watermelon Heart Fruit Salad via A Designer Life
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Spritz Cookies via Bake Love Give
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies via Annie’s Eats
Conversation Heart Cookies via Martha Stewart
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies via Sally’s Baking Addiction
Heart-Shaped White Chocolate Bark Bites via No. 2 Pencil
Chocolate Covered Pretzels via One Little Project
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts via One Little Project
Strawberry Sugar Cookie Cups via Julie’s Eats & Treats
Red Velvet Chocolate-Swirled Brownie Bars via Averie Cooks
Valentines Jello Hearts via The Hungry Housewife
Raspberry Surprise Chocolate Truffles via Taste and Tell
Mexican Chocolate Brownies via The Food Librarian
X’s & O’s Valentine’s Cupcakes via Not Your Momma’s Cookie
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Pretzels via Crazy About My Baybah
Valentine’s Day Donuts via The First Year
Cinnamon Heart Popcorn via One Little Project
You-Complete-Me Heart Cookies via The Decorated Cookie
Meringue Kisses via Bakerella
Cherry Dream Bars via Chef in Training
Valentine’s Day Peek-A-Boo Pound Cake via Belly Full
Heart-Shaped Cookies via The Miniature Moose
Rose Petal Dark Chocolate Bar via Pure Ella
Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies via Bakerella
Chocolate Covered Valentines Pretzels via Love From The Oven
Easy Cupid’s Arrow Pretzels via One Little Project
