Valentine’s Day Goodies

Valentine's Day Goodies

Valentine's Day will be here soon and we have rounded up some of our favorite recipes plus several new ones that we plan on trying out this year. These amazing treats will surely impress and have everyone asking for seconds. People's love for Valentine's Day goodies can be attributed to a variety of factors, both emotional and practical. We hope that this Valentine's Day Goodies post inspires you.

Sentimentality and Symbolism

• Love and affection: Valentine's Day is all about expressing love and affection, and goodies like chocolates, flowers, and cards are traditional symbols of those feelings. Receiving them can trigger positive emotions and strengthen the feeling of being loved and appreciated.
• Nostalgia and tradition: For many, Valentine's Day goodies evoke childhood memories and happy associations with the holiday. Sharing them can create a sense of nostalgia and tradition, making the day feel special and familiar.
• Gestures and appreciation: Even small goodies can be seen as thoughtful gestures of appreciation, demonstrating that someone is thinking of you and cares about you. This can be especially meaningful in busy lives where we don't always take the time to express our feelings.

Sensory Pleasure and Indulgence

• Delicious treats: Chocolates, candies, and baked goods are often associated with indulgence and pleasure. Receiving them can be a delightful way to treat yourself or someone special, especially considering they might not be everyday indulgences.
• Beautiful blooms: Flowers are visually appealing and have a pleasant scent, adding a touch of beauty and nature to the celebration. They can also symbolize different emotions depending on the type of flower chosen.
• Festive touch: Valentine's Day decorations and treats add a festive touch to the day, making it feel more special and celebratory. This can be especially welcome during the often cold and dark February months.

Social Pressure and Expectation

• Gift-giving norm: In some cultures, there is a societal expectation to exchange gifts on Valentine's Day. This can lead people to participate in the tradition, even if they don't necessarily love it, simply to avoid feeling left out or disappointing their partner.
• Commercialization: The holiday is heavily commercialized, with businesses constantly promoting Valentine's Day goodies. This can create a sense of pressure to buy and participate, even if it doesn't align with individual preferences.

Valentine's Day Goodies

Valentine's Day LOVE Ombre Pancakes from Divine Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes from Simply Stacie
Tiny Heart Pancakes from Divine Lifestyle
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes from Divine Lifestyle
Strawberry Pecan Fudge from Dear Crissy
Strawberry Cream Cupcakes from Divine Lifestyle
Pink Heart Rice Krispies treats from Parent Pretty
Vanilla Valentine Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream from Divine Lifestyle
Dipped Conversation Hearts Krispies Treats from Snappy Gourmet
Valentine's Day S'mores from See Mom Click
Berry Jam Smoothie from Simply Stacie
Valentine's Day Chocolate Chip Cookies from See Mom Click
Strawberries and Cream Miracle Cookies from Mama Plus One
Valentine's Day Popcorn Balls from Oh So Savvy Mom
Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge from A Mom's Take
Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered OREOs from About a Mom
Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake from Simply Stacie
Valentine's Day Marshmallow Pops from A Mom's Take
Hidden Hearts Poundcake from Divine Lifestyle
Brown Sugar Blondies from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Candy Cane Valentines Treats from JaMonkey
Chocolate Covered Pretzels and Mustaches from Mama Buzz
Blackberry Pie in a Jar from Mama Buzz
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting from Divine Lifestyle
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries from Mama Buzz
Valentine’s Day Cake Pops from Mama Buzz
Chocolate Valentine Cookies from Mama Buzz
Royal Icing Valentine’s Cookies from Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt
Easy Jell-O Hearts Recipe from A Mitten Full of Savings
Candy Popcorn from A Mitten Full of Savings
Heart Gumdrops from A Mitten Full of Savings
Hershey Kisses Mice from Practically Functional

Conversation Hearts Rice Krispies Treats

Pink Funfetti Poundcake from The Kitchen is My Playground
Espresso Cupcakes with Cherry Frosting from Who Needs a Cape?
Conversation Hearts Rice Krispies Treats from Divine Lifestyle
Sweetheart Sunrise (Non-Alcoholic Pink Punch) from Who Needs a Cape?
Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies from Always the Holidays
Chocolate Raspberry Torte from New House New Home
Cherry Vanilla Chip Parfait from Frugal Mom Eh!
Valentine’s Day Smoothie from Frugal Mom Eh!
M&M Blondies from Divine Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day Macarons from Frugal Mom Eh!
Valentine Blondies from Raking in the Savings
Sweetheart Sandwich Cookies from Grace and Good Eats
Red Velvet Cheesecake-Stuffed Cake Balls from Willow Bird Baking
Heart-Shaped Palmiers from Willow Bird Baking
Heart JELLO Jigglers from Divine Lifestyle
Red Velvet Cheesecake from Willow Bird Baking
Thick Chocolate Cake with a Big Red (Velvet!) Heart from Willow Bird Baking
Vanilla Butter Cupcakes with Love from Thinking Outside the Sandbox Family
Strawberry Muddy Buddies from Sweet Pennies from Heaven
Red Hot Valentine’s Day Cupcakes from Sweet Pennies from Heaven
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies from Divine Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day Sweet Heart Trail Mix from Sweet Pennies from Heaven
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Quick Bread from A Mitten Full of Savings

Valentine's Day Strawberry OREO Bark

Valentine Chocolates from In the Playroom
Valentine’s Day Homemade Marshmallow Recipe from Jolly Mom
White Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows from In the Kitchen with KP
Chocolate Covered Strawberry S’Mores Snack Mix from In the Kitchen with KP
M&M Valentine Skillet Cookie from In the Kitchen with KP
Pink Ombre Pancakes from Divine Lifestyle
Hershey Heart Pretzels from Mommy Octopus
Chocolate Raspberry Ho Ho Trifle from Upstate Ramblings
Mini Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberries from Upstate Ramblings
Strawberry Chocolate Brownies from Upstate Ramblings
Valentine Sandwich Cookies from The Nerds Wife
Red Velvet Whoopie Pies from About a Mom
Nutella Chocolate Hearts Candy Recipe from About a Mom
Nutella Ravioli Hearts with Raspberry Sauce from About a Mom
Sweetheart Brownies from About a Mom
Strawberry OREO Bark from Divine Lifestyle
Homemade Conversation Hearts from About a Mom
Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries from About a Mom
White Chocolate Peeps Hearts from The Bright Side of Reality
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treat Bars from The Bright Side of Reality
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries from the Bright Side of Reality
Heart Shaped Graham Crackers from Love to be in the Kitchen
Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream from Love to be in the Kitchen
Valentine's Day Candy Bark from Formula Mom
Love Note Valentine Butter Cookies from Oh My Sugar High
Dark Chocolate Cherry Hearts from Saving with Shellie

Valentine's Day Red Heart Gumdrops Recipe

Delicious Berry Cream Tarts from Hello Little Home
Strawberries and Cream Crepes with Chocolate Sauce from Hello Little Home
Raspberry Creamcheese Brownies from Turning the Clock Back
Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Popcorn from Bless this Mess
Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars from Bless this Mess
Double Chocolate Cherry Cordial M&M Cookies from Bless the Mess
Sweetheart Cinnamon Cake with Glaze from Home Cooking Memories
Mini Heart-Shaped Monkey Bread from Home Cooking Memories
Mini Cupcakes on a Stick from Home Cooking Memories
Strawberry Cream Chocolates from Midget Momma
Valentine Oreo Pops from Midget Momma
Red Heart Gumdrop from Divine Lifestyle
Two Ingredient Strawberry Fudge from Midget Momma
Cherry Kiss Cookies from Midget Momma
Classic White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries from Midget Momma
Peanut Butter Pretzel Hearts from Mother's Home
Valentine's Day M&M Popcorn from Divine Lifestyle
Valentine’s Day S’more Bark from Mother's Home
Chocolate Truffle Heart Cakes from Baking and Boys
Valentine Sugar Cookies from Tastes Better from Scratch
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse Filling from Tastes Better from Scratch
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake from Tastes Better from Scratch
Be My Valentine Bento Box from Produce for Kids
Heart Shaped Cherry & White Chocolate Hamantaschen from What Jew Wanna Eat
Baked Glazed Chocolate Doughnuts with RAW Strawberry Sprinkles from Courtney's Sweets
Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Icing Drizzle from Dessert Now Dinner Later
S’mores Red Velvet Waffle Stacks from Beyond Frosting
Valentine’s Day Peek-A-Boo Pound Cake from Very Culinary

It's important to remember that not everyone enjoys Valentine's Day or its associated traditions. Some people find it overly commercialized, stressful, or exclusionary. Ultimately, how you choose to celebrate (or not celebrate) the day is a personal decision. Whether you need valentine's day school party treats, valentine's day school party treats or even valentine's day school treat ideas, then these valentine's day treat ideas for kids will delight everyone.  We hope that you are inspired by these Easy Valentine's Day Treats. Happy Valentine's Day.