14 Heart-Shaped Treats That’ll Make Your Loved One Feel Extra Special
The quickest way to someone’s heart? A dessert shaped like one. These 14 heart-shaped treats are a charming (and delicious) way to show someone how much you care—whether it’s for an anniversary, or just an ordinary day made special. From decadent chocolate creations to fruity delights, these recipes are designed to impress without overwhelming you in the kitchen. So grab your mixing bowl and a heart-shaped mold—it’s time to bake some love into every bite.
Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pies

Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pies simply made with a Devil’s food cake mix, piped in the shape of a heart or a circle, frosted with strawberry buttercream made with strawberry jam. For Valentine’s Day or any other day you just need a little chocolate strawberry whoopie pie love in your life!
Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookie cutouts, dipped in chocolate and dusted with sprinkles.
Cut Out Heart-Shaped Cookies
The perfect sweetness and chewiness you’re looking for in a cut out heart-shaped cookie. These homemade cookies are the perfect Valentine’s day treats using 11 simple ingredients!
Heart Lava Cake with Pink Ruby Chocolate
The perfect dessert for a romantic dinner. Quick and easy to make, this heart lava cake has a soft chocolate exterior and a gooey, silky smooth liquid core. The cake takes only 15 minutes to make and is made with naturally pink ruby chocolate (no food colouring). Served hot with fresh strawberries and a side of vanilla ice cream!
Red Velvet Kiss Cookies
These soft Red Velvet Kiss Cookies are a perfectly sweet way to bake something special for your Valentine this year! Perfect for sharing with friends, these cookies have a buttery red velvet flavor with a chocolate boost from the candy on top.
Puff Pastry Hearts
These cute and tasty Valentine’s Day heart puff pastries are a fun project to make with the kids that everyone will love! With just two ingredients – plus some heart-shaped cookie cutters – it couldn’t get any easier!
Jammie Dodger Cookies (Linzer Cookies)
These homemade Jammie Dodger Cookies, sometimes called Linzer Cookies, are a tasty cookie sandwich using a shortbread cookie with sweet jam. We’ve added a dusting of powdered sugar to make them extra special.
Soft and Chewy Valentine Meringue Cookies
These adorable Valentine meringue cookies are the perfect treat for your sweetheart. A cute heart-shaped cookie with a light vanilla flavor that bakes up fluffy, soft, and chewy.
Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies are great for Valentine’s Day! These chewy cookies are easy to make in less than 30 minutes and don’t need any chilling time.
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie
Celebrate any special occasion with a decorated Giant Cookie! Perfect for birthdays, graduations, and holidays, a giant chocolate chip cookie is always sure to put a smile on that special somebody’s face!
Valentine White Chocolate Bark Bites
This heart-shaped dessert is the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Delicious Valentine White Chocolate Bark Bites are an easy no-bake recipe to celebrate the holiday.
Easy Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
Share some homemade love and make a batch of no-bake Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats! They’re soft, chewy, and cut into adorable heart-shaped designs that are quick to whip together.
Fudgy Valentine Brownies
This Valentine’s Day, make your sweetheart(s) these fudgy valentine brownies – they have a cute heart shape with a rich and chocolatey taste!
Mini Brownie Cakes with Raspberry Coulis
These sweet Mini Brownie Layer Cakes will be a hit with everyone you love! Heart-shaped layers of fudge brownie filled with chocolate fudge frosting and raspberry jam are meant for sharing!