Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Valentine's Day Desserts 14 Pink Cookie Recipes for Valentine's Day By Sarra Sedghi Sarra Sedghi Instagram Website Sarra Sedghi is an Associate Editor at Allrecipes and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2017 she graduated with a Master's of Fine Arts in Narrative Media Writing from the University of Georgia. Her work has also appeared in Atlas Obscura, Eater, Polygon, Thrillist, and Paste Magazine. She is an American-Iranian hybrid and large dog enthusiast, and is very loosely working on a memoir. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on January 11, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Lena In essence, Valentine's Day is about sharing — making appreciation, whether platonic, romantic, or familial known, and showing the people in your life how much you adore them. One of the best ways to do that, of course, is through Valentine's Day's other theme: Desserts. These appropriately pink cookie recipes get their hue and flavors from cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and even pink lemonade, and will get even the most stoic person in the Valentine's Day spirit. 01 of 14 Cherry Shortbread Cookies View Recipe Jadeduo If you're lucky enough to have fresh cherries on hand, these vibrant cookies are a fantastic way to bake with them. Recipe creator Carol typically makes these at Christmas since they're shortbread, but we think their hue and flavor make them more than appropriate for Valentine's. 02 of 14 Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti View Recipe Rob Tanner This biscotti recipe is simple, vibrant, and not to mention a crowd-pleaser. One excellent plus is that they're soft enough that they can be eaten without being dipped into a drink. Even if you typically don't care for biscotti, these deserve a try, says reviewer Snuffles: "This is the very =best= biscotti recipe! Usually I can't stand those nasty little bricks, but these are delicious! " 03 of 14 Pink Ladies View Recipe SUZZANNA These fudgy bars are sinfully sweet, making them perfect for Valentine's Day. The cherry icing adds a fun, chocolate-covered cherry-inspired twist and makes these cookies look so good you'll want to share and show them off. 10 Cute and Easy Valentine's Day Treats 04 of 14 Pink Icing Cookies View Recipe darthotto "Amazing doesn't begin to cover this recipe," says user ProcessPending. "I've always searched for a recipe that tastes like the store bought ones. These are those but better!!! Not only is the cookie yummy the icing actually hardens!" 05 of 14 Strawberry Shortbread Bars View Recipe These strawberry shortbread bars may give off springtime vibes, but their cheerful hue (and not to mention all those strawberries) also make them a nice choice for Valentine's Day. Creator Kim says these bars taste great after some time in the refrigerator, and are just as good, if not better, the next day. 06 of 14 Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cookies View Recipe Kristy "My grandma loved chocolate-covered cherries, so I combined 2 recipes to come up with these yummy cookies," says creator Kristy. "She loved that I made a special cookie just for her." Kristy also notes that the cookies get their rich flavor 07 of 14 Canada Squares View Recipe RedApple These unique cookies get their layered flavor from raspberry jam at the base and maple extract in the icing. If you can't find maple extract, however, creator RedApple notes that almond extract makes a nice substitute and yields a marzipan-flavored square. 08 of 14 Maraschino Cherry Almond Cookies View Recipe Christina On their own, these cookies only have a bit of sweetness. That's where the icing comes in. For more texture, try adding chocolate chips, sliced nuts, or more cherries into the cookie batter. 09 of 14 Pink Lemonade Cookies View Recipe lina1965 These pretty pink lemonade cookies are a cinch to make and have a light, refreshing taste. If you'd like the icing to look more pink, simply add a few more drops of red food coloring. 10 of 14 Strawberry Sundae Crunch Bar Cookies View Recipe Remember those strawberry shortcake bars you got from the ice cream truck as a kid? This is them, just in cookie form and with lots of cream cheese. 11 of 14 Cream Tea Cakes View Recipe Payton Mastromauro "I have tried MANY other recipes and this is by far the best," says review JEBV. "High tea wouldn't be as enjoyable without them. Great spread with clotted cream or Philadelphia Brand Cheesecake flavored cream cheese and your favorite fruit spread!" 12 of 14 Easy Valentine Sandwich Cookies View Recipe Sara Davis "I made these for Valentines day and just looked up the recipe to have it ready for Easter," says reviewer Donna. "They are INCREDIBLE. I filled them with raspberry jam and drizzled chocolate ganache across the tops. My family thought they came from a bakery. If you like a softer cookie keeping them covered or in a plastic bag will soften them up. Make these if you want to get rave reviews but set aside a little time they are time consuming but worth it." 13 of 14 Cardamom Rose Meringues View Recipe If you like the taste of rose, you'll love these airy cookies, which are brought up a notch with the addition of cardamom. This recipe may look intimidating since it has such beautiful results, but it's really quite simple. 14 of 14 German Heart Cookies View Recipe Lena "This heart cookie recipe is from Germany where they are called Herrnhuter Herzen," says creator Lena. "They are the perfect cookies for Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions." Browse more Valentine's Day Cookie Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit