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20 Fun & Easy Valentine's Day Treats to Make With Kids

LifestylePublished Jan 10, 2019
By Megan Zander
easy valentines day treatsTwo Sisters Crafting/Pinterest

In the years before the kids came along, Valentine's Day was all about red hot romance. We'd pick out special red and pink outfits, maybe splurge on an expensive meal and wait for our partner to present us with flowers or chocolate (or if we were really lucky, both!) Some parents still treat Valentine's Day as an excuse for a fabulous date night. But we can't forget our little loves -- the kiddos. Which is why this mid-February holiday is the perfect excuse to bust out the mixing bowls and whip up something sweet. 

Boxed chocolates as Valentine's Day treat are always delicious, and there's something about eating from a heart-shaped box that just feels fancy. But creating Valentine's treats in the kitchen with the kids offers the chance to give them a sugar fix while spending some precious time together making memories. 

Looking for a special treat to bring to the class party? We've got it covered with simple-to-make heart-shaped cupcakes and two-ingredient strawberry fudge that's perfect for pulling off the night before. Looking for a fun Valentine's Day surprise? Try tucking shortbread Cupid bites or a healthy conversation hearts-themed Cutie into LO's lunchbox. Want to show the whole family some love? Red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting speak louder than words.

Forget shopping in the picked-over bakery section. We've rounded up 20 fun Valentine's Day treat recipes that are super simple to make and everyone will love -- no Pinterest fails here -- we promise!

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Two Ingredient Strawberry Fudge
Creative Homemaking/Pinterest

Two Ingredient Strawberry Fudge

This tasty strawberry fudge takes only two ingredients and comes together with the help of the microwave -- not the stove. It's perfect for a quick and super easy Valentine's treat.

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Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies
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Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookie monsters will adore how easy it is to form these heart-shaped peanut butter cookies. Best of all -- no cookie cutter needed.

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Cookie Love Shack
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Cookie Love Shack

If the holiday season was too hectic to check "make gingerbread houses" off the to-do list, surprise the kids with these no-bake cookie love shacks instead.

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Conversation Cuties
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Conversation Cuties

Perfect for a class party, these conversation hearts-inspired Cuties are a healthy choice on a holiday that's all about being sweet.

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Heart Cupcakes
Tastes Better From Scratch/ Pinterest

Heart Cupcakes

Wow the kids with this simple trick for making heart shaped cupcakes -- no special tin required!

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Red Velvet Brownies
Plain Chicken/Pinterest

Red Velvet Brownies

These rich red velvet brownies are sure to become an annual Valentine's Day tradition.

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Conversation Hearts Pretzel Bites
Two Sisters Crafting/Pinterest

Conversation Hearts Pretzel Bites

A tasty blend of salty and sweet, the kids will love assembling (before devouring) these easy conversation hearts pretzel bites.

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White Chocolate Popcorn
Modern Honey/Pinterest

White Chocolate Popcorn

With just four ingredients, this colorful white chocolate popcorn makes a fun Valentine's Day after-school snack.

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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Fun Squared/Pinterest

Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

Boxed cake mix helps make these red velvet sandwich cookies come together quickly, which is great when Valentine's Day falls in the middle of a busy week.

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Cupid's Arrows
Our Wasabi Life/Pinterest

Cupid's Arrows

A fun treat for preschoolers and toddlers to make on their own, chewy heart candies and pretzels are all it takes to make these fun Cupid's arrow treats.

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Valentine's M&M Cookies
Averie Cooks/Pinterest

Valentine's M&M Cookies

Kids will love pressing candies into these soft M&M chocolate chip cookies before baking and chowing down.

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Rice Treat Hearts
Mel's Kitchen Cafe/Pinterest

Rice Treat Hearts

These chocolate-dipped heart shaped rice treats are simple to make, but are fancy enough to feel like a special treat.

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Valentine's Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bites
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Valentine's Frozen Yogurt Fruit Bites

Naturally sweetened and packed with Greek yogurt, these pretty Valentine's Day frozen yogurt fruit bites pack a protein punch to balance out the day's sugar rush.

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Hershey Kiss Mice
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Hershey Kiss Mice

Crafty kids will get a thrill out of gluing tails and eyes onto Hershey Kisses to make adorable "mice." A small paper heart makes a great set of tiny ears.

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Homemade Valentine's Day Gumdrops
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Homemade Valentine's Day Gumdrops

Looking to impress tweens with something special? These homemade Valentine's Day gumdrops use only a few ingredients but look like something that just won a cooking show.

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Chocolate Strawberry Surprise Cake
Mom Loves Baking/Pinterest

Chocolate Strawberry Surprise Cake

A great Valentine's Day dessert, this chocolate strawberry surprise cake holds a fun secret.

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Valentine's Day Bar Cookies
Number 2 Pencil/ Pinterest

Valentine's Day Bar Cookies

Good for a class party or a big family, these Valentine's Day bar cookies are a quick and easy way to tell a crowd they're loved.

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Cupid Bites
Seeded At The Table/Pinterest

Cupid Bites

These shortbread Cupid's treats come together in just 15 minutes and are good for tucking into a lunchbox on Valentine's Day.

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Two Ingredient Oreo Truffles
Fifteen Spatulas/ Pinterest

Two Ingredient Oreo Truffles

These two-ingredient truffles are so simple, the kids can make and decorate them with little help. Nice!

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Chocolate Valentine's Day 'Pizza'
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Chocolate Valentine's Day 'Pizza'

This chocolate Valentine's Day "pizza" is super impressive but easy to make. Pair it with a cheese pie for a special theme-night holiday.

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