Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Other Heart-Themed Treat Recipes
I’ll admit it – I’m a sucker for themed food and treats. But it’s not just me! The little ones love them too; you’ll find that any one of these love-struck recipes will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Even the ones who say they don’t like Valentine’s Day – watch them try and hide that smile when bestowing a heart-shaped goodie upon them.
One of the best things about mothering little people is that they haven’t lived enough to get all jaded about Cupid’s big day and it’s you (me) who’s making the memories here, so. I’m going to revel in all that I can. I have a ways to go yet, before the angst-filled teenage years and first heartbreaks!
Adorable heart-themed recipes up ahead…
Love-struck Recipes
All heart-shaped, all awesome!
Chocolate Dipped Mickey Mouse Cookies
Adorable idea for the little Mickey Mouse fans in your house. My toddlers would love these.
Get the recipe via Spoonful
Strawberry Heart Hand Pies
Perfect as a fun and special breakfast, after daycare or school treat or as dessert after your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Get the recipe via Babble
Heart Cake
Genius idea! I love the all white look with a pop of red-heart love in the middle.
Learn more via Design Fetish
Sea Salt Maple-Bacon Chocolate Hearts
I know. Your eyes just bugged out. This one is for the mamas and the papas. I know a few grandpas who would love these too.
Get the recipe via Babble
Raspberry Mint Sugar Hearts
Ohhhhhhh, yes. Come to mama. These would be going in my tea, my coffee…my mouth.
Get the recipe via Prudent Baby
Heart Lace Crepes
Oh, those gals over at Prudent Baby – they sure do know how to do things right and make them seem easy for the rest of us too!
Get the recipe via Prudent Baby
X's & O's Shaped S'mores
An easy, sure to delight idea brought to you by my most favourite kitchen supply store.
Learn more via Williams Sonoma
Valentine's Pop Tarts
An easy little breakfast recipe that will have your tots grinning from ear to ear! (My little ones love it when I make themed food).
Get the recipe via Babble
Windowpane Hearts
Pretty, love filled cookies to give your little ones on V-Day or any day!
Get the recipe via Spoonful
Buttermilk Cupcakes With Cherry Frosting
Holy yum. The best part? Those heart toppers are really easy to make!
Get the recipe via A Spicy Perspective
Heart Shaped Chocolate Decadence
A yummy treat for the whole family on Valentine’s Day!
Get the recipe via Spoonful
Chocolate Pudding & Strawberry Cupcakes
Little one’s will love the surprise in the centre!
Get the recipe via Instructables
Perfectly Chocolate Cupcakes
A simple, most delectable recipe for the chocolate lovers.
Get the recipe via Glorious Treats
Royal Icing Valentine's Day Cupcakes
I’m loving all of the step-by-step tutorials available online these days, turning novice bakers into bake-shop pros!
Get the recipe and icing tips via Sweetopia
Ruffles & Hearts Ombre Cake
Anything ombre is trending these days. I envision making this cake a whole lot easier by using ready-made conversation hearts!
Get the recipe via Martha Stewart
Marbled Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
So many delicious things all in one recipe. Amazing!
Get the recipe and instructions via The Novice Chef Blog
Royal Icing Heart Cookie Tutorial
These stunning cookies don’t have to be all that difficult to make, with these easy step-by-step video tutorials!
Get the tutorials via Sweetopia
Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies
I die from the adorableness of these! Brilliant idea.
Get the recipe and detailed instructions via Kelsey Kitchen
Pink Pudding Filled Cupcakes
Strawberry pudding filled chocolate cupcakes? Yes please! The options for filling are endless (and delicious).
Learn more via IMG Fave
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