Easy Valentine Cookies (Under 30 Minutes!)
Easy Valentine Cookies are sweet and easy to make in less than 30 minutes using six simple ingredients. Failproof and delicious, they’re almost too pretty to eat.
Who doesn’t love festive recipes? We sure do! Whether it’s Leprechaun bait for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter bunny pretzel treats, or Christmas energy bites, we never turn down the opportunity to celebrate with food.
So, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it felt like the perfect excuse to bake up some cookies! Who has the time to make them from scratch, though? Not us! We use cake mix to keep things simple.
It eliminates the need to cream butter and sugar or use a million ingredients like baking powder, vanilla extract, flour, etc. Just combine, bake, and serve. In minutes, you’ll have cute, festive Valentine’s Day cookies perfect for school, parties, and gifting.
Think of them as a cross between chocolate crinkle cookies and peanut butter blossoms. What’s not to love?
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Cake Mix – We recommend using a white cake mix to avoid an overpowering flavor. Any brand will work!Â
- Oil – Use a neutral-tasting oil like avocado oil or light olive oil.
- Eggs – Don’t skip these! They help hold the cookies together and create a crinkly consistency.
- Food Coloring – This is optional, but it makes the cookies so pretty!
- Powdered Sugar – Adds extra sweetness and creates a pretty appearance.
- Candies – We use Hershey’s Kisses or Hugs!Â
How to Make Valentines Day Cookies
Before you begin, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Then, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and whisk to combine.Â
2. Color. This step is optional, but so much fun! Divide the cookie batter between three bowls, and stir in 4 to 5 drops of food coloring in each bowl, whisking until well combined.Â
3. Portion. Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough, and roll it into 1 ½ inch balls. You can also use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for an extra touch! Then, roll each cookie dough ball in powdered sugar.Â
4. Bake. Place the cookie dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each piece. Bake until the tops of the cookies crinkle and the edges are set. It’s okay if they look a little underdone or soft! The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.Â
Tip: You can make the cookies smaller by using 1-inch dough balls. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until the tops of the cookies crinkle and the edges are set. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
5. Top. Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes, but don’t let them set completely! Then, place an unwrapped Kiss or Hug in the center, pressing down slightly so they don’t fall off.Â
6. Cool. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack, and allow them to cool completely.Â
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Easy Valentine Cookies Recipe (Under 30 Minutes!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) boxed white cake mix
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (light olive oil or avocado oil)
- 2 eggs
- food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 16 Hershey Kisses and/or Hugs (unwrapped)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, add the white cake mix, oil, and eggs. Mix with a spoon until well combined.1 (15 ounce) boxed white cake mix, 1/3 cup neutral oil, 2 eggs
- (Optional) Divide the batter evenly between 3 bowls and add 4-5 drops of food coloring and mix well.food coloring
- Using a cookie dough scoop, roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and generously roll in the powdered sugar. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the tops of the cookies crinkle and the edges are set. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from oven and allow to cool for 1-2 minutes. Then place an unwrapped Kiss or Hug in the center of each cookie.16 Hershey Kisses and/or Hugs
- After the cookies have cooled slightly on the baking sheet (15 minutes), move to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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These are a hit with my kids’ friends! We like to make them for class parties. So fun and yummy!