45 Valentine Cookies We’re Giving to Our Sweethearts

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45 Valentine Cookies We’re Giving to Our Sweethearts2/45 Chocolate Heart Cookies 7 Reviews Total Time 40 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a dramatic presentation, I dust dessert plates with cocoa powder and drizzle on a bit of melted raspberry fruit spread. I place a couple of these melt-in-your-mouth Valentine cookies in the center, along with some fresh rasberries, lemon zest and a sprig of mint. —TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 188 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g

You’ll win hearts—and maybe a ring—with this recipe for Marry Me cookies

protein. You’ll win hearts—and maybe a ring—with this recipe for Marry Me cookies. It’s loaded with two kinds of chocolate! 3/45 Be-Mine Sandwich Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 50 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These simple cookies are the first thing to disappear from dessert tables. They’re cute, colorful and extremely fast to make. —Darcie Cross, Novi, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 65 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/45 Red Velvet Spritz Cookies 6 Reviews

The hint of cocoa makes these taste like red velvet cake

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 8-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one for Valentine’s Day. The hint of cocoa makes these taste like red velvet cake. Add peppermint flavoring for a little extra kick. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 38 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/45 Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Nutella Sandwich Cookies Recipe photo by

The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor

Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 sandwich cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created these cookies for my family after I realized that we had been without Nutella for far too long! The tart dried cranberries are a natural pairing to the hazelnut flavor. We can’t get enough of these sweet treats! —Nancy Mock, Colchester, VT Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich cookie: 284 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 6/45 Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time

1 hour 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made chocolate truffles as a holiday tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 tart: 171 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 7/45 Peanut Butter Cutout Cookies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I used peanut butter in place of the butter in my take on a traditional cutout cookie, which turned out super nutty and soft. My children love to decorate the cookie for Valentine’s Day with frosting, sprinkles and some creativity. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 151 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/45 Raspberry Pistachio Thumbprints 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic,

and I especially like my updated version with pistachios

and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are not only delicious, but they are also pretty enough to give for gifts—if you manage to share them! —Laura Murphy, Columbus, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 97 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/45 Red Velvet Whoopie Pies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Velvet Whoopie Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone gets a kick out of this

fun take on the popular red velvet cake

fun take on the popular red velvet cake. Take a shortcut and use packaged cream cheese frosting for the filling. —Judi Dexheimer, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 whoopie pie: 272 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/45 Marbled Meringue Hearts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for a change of flavor.

A family favorite, they never last beyond February 14! —

—Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 meringue: 27 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/45 Sweetheart Cookies 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These rounds filled with fruit preserves were blue-ribbon winners at the county fair two years running. A family favorite, they never last beyond February 14! —Pamela Esposito, Smithville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 102 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/45 Shortbread Hearts 5 Reviews Shortbread Hearts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These flaky cookies melt in your mouth. Dipped in chocolate, they look festive for Valentine’s Day. —Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 171 calories, 10g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/45 Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others

the Recipe Creator: My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 72 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/45 Cherry Cookies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From

The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture

the Recipe Creator: With a tall glass of ice-cold milk, a couple of these cherry cookies really hit the spot for dessert or a snack. The coconut and bits of cherries provide a fun look and texture. —Judy Clark, Elkhart, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 81 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/45 Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies 55 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Although these cookies require a little extra effort, they’re worth it. I make

them for Valentine’s Day and every family gathering—and they never last long!

them for Valentine’s Day and every family gathering—and they never last long! —Marie Kinyon, Mason, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 89 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/45 Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day. They’re just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 166 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat),

You can use different flavors of jam to suit your tastes

33mg cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 17/45 Strawberry Wedding Bell Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To ring in a joyous occasion like Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower or wedding, I’m often asked to make these festive cookies. You can use different flavors of jam to suit your tastes. —Laurie Messer, Bonifay, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 87 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast!

18/45 Raspberry Coconut Balls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Coconut Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves Hostess Zingers, especially the raspberry flavor coated with coconut, inspiring this treat to make for school bake sales. We can make about four dozen in 30 minutes, and they sell out fast! —Pam Clark, Wheaton, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 93 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 19/45 Secret Kiss Cookies 14

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