31 Easy Valentine's Day Snacks That Are Made to Be Shared (2024)

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By Micaela Bahn
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It's just about that time of year! Storefronts are decorated with red and pink Valentine's Day crafts and chocolate boxes are selling out fast. This is all to say, now is the time to start thinking about things to do on Valentine's Day. Maybe you're planning a marathon of romantic movies or have a lineup of cute games for the family to play together. No matter what you decide to do, remember to serve up a Valentine's Day snack or two between activities. Of course, you can also serve these sweet and salty snacks as appetizers before your Valentine's Day dinner... and there's nothing wrong with snacking on desserts either! Love potions have nothin' on these swoon-worthy bites!

Here, you'll find Valentine's Day snacks that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! They're easy Valentine's Day treats, whether you need a fun date night idea or a cute idea for the kids after school. Transport you and your hubby to the city of love with rich French onion soup or host a Galentine's Day party with your girl friends by snacking from a platter of grapes, apples, toasted bread, and easy baked brie—yum! Some of these snacks even double as a heartfelt gift. Just wrap some pink and red string around a bag of Ree Drummond's Oreo truffles or heart-shaped foods like waffles and fruit, and you have a delightful surprise to send in the mail. Love is in the air, and we mean that literally when you cook up these sweet, aromatic snacks!

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Homemade Pop Tarts

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With pretty pink icing and festive sprinkles, of course, we have to include these homemade pop tarts! The baked pie crusts filled with fruit jam are just as delectable—and better than any pastry you'll find at the store!

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Arancini

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Planning a nice Italian dinner? Make these creamy, crunchy, and cheesy risotto balls to have as little bites before your big meal! You can even make them in an air fryer!

Get the Arancini recipe.

3

Tea Sandwiches

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Whether you're hosting a Galentine's Day party with your girls or looking for a quick bite for you and your sweetheart, these tea sandwiches including traditional smoked salmon, classic ham and cheddar, and vibrant curried chicken salad are just what you need!

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Apple Butter Cheese Twists

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The perfect mix of both sweet and savory, you and your sweetheart will love these cheese and apple butter filled puff pastries almost as much as you love each other!

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5

Shrimp Dip

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Thanks to that layer of bright red co*cktail sauce, this shrimp dip is so apt for February 14. The other layers consist of fresh shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and scallions! Serve it up with crackers.

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Garlic Knots

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Our mouths are watering just looking at these garlic knots! They're made with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and garlic butter for fantastic flavor, then baked until golden and crisp while maintaining a pillowy soft inside.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Are strawberries a snack or dessert? We’d like to argue everything is a snack on Valentine's Day! These beauties are dunked, drizzled, and sprinkled with fun toppings.

Get the Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe.

8

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

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Grab that tube of crescent rolls, because you're about to make the most scrumptious snack. You can pretty much sub any cheese or deli meat you have on hand, too!

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9

Fruit Salad with Grapefruit-Vanilla Syrup

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A cup of Ree's special fruit salad is the sweetest way to end Valentine's Day. The secret ingredient, you ask? It's easy homemade zesty grapefruit syrup—yum!

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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

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It doesn't get more romantic than crispy fried cheese! Dip these mozzarella sticks in marinara sauce and they're an ooey, gooey snack.

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Rice Krispie Treats

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Switch up this childhood classic with three new recipes! You can choose your favorite, or make all of them and let your special someone decide the winner.

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12

Beet Pickled Eggs

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Beets are used to give these colorful eggs a rosy hue. They're the perfect snack for brunch or on an hors d'oeuvres board.

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Buttermilk Biscuits

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Hot take: the most romantic ingredient you could use is butter! Classic buttermilk biscuits are everything warm and good—golden, tender, and wonderfully flaky.

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14

Corn and Black Bean Salsa

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Spruce up your pre-date night game with corn and black bean salsa. Pair it with a strawberry marg, and you have the ultimate V-Day snack.

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15

Oreo Truffles

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Everyone's favorite sandwich cookie is even cuter in bite-sized truffle form. Plus, these no-bake treats are so easy to make that you won't be able to stop popping them in your mouth.

Get Ree's Oreo Truffles recipe.

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Candied Pecans

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Your kids won't be able to tell the difference between their usual candy cravings and these healthy-ish candied pecans! A bowl of these sweet and savory nuts are also great to enjoy with a glass of wine. They'll disappear by the handful.

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Easy Baked Brie

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A warm, molten wheel of baked brie takes romance to a new level. pair yours with a side of grapes, apples, and toasted bread for the perfect spread.

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Sweet Strawberries

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Sometimes, the simplest things are truly the sweetest. Add sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla to a bowl of strawberries, then let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. The strawberries will macerate—a fancy cooking term for "soften"—to a delightful treat.

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Festive Goat Cheese Balls

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Keep your snack game simple with festive goat cheese balls. Dried cranberries make them glittery and red, and the two cheese combo makes them a hardy treat between meals.

Get Ree's Festive Goat Cheese Balls Recipe.

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co*cktail Meatballs

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Ree puts a flavorful spin on the classic co*cktail meatballs. She combines chili sauce, apricot preserves, soy sauce, and sriracha for the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.

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FAQs

What to make for a Valentine party? ›

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What is the most popular Valentine's Day food? ›

Chocolate: Perhaps the most classic Valentine's Day treat, chocolates come in various forms, from heart-shaped boxes filled with assorted chocolates to gourmet chocolate bars and Bakingo chocolate cakes. Chocolate is often considered an aphrodisiac and symbolizes love and affection.

What should I eat on Valentine's Day alone? ›

Celebrate yourself this Valentine's Day with these recipes for one
  • Personal Paella With Squid and Scallions.
  • Air Fryer Grilled Cheese.
  • Curried Tofu With Long Beans.
  • 'The Bear' Boursin Omelet With Potato Chips.
  • Mackerel Toasts.
  • Mustard-Parmesan Chicken.
  • Single-Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie.
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What to get someone who doesn t like chocolate on Valentine's Day? ›

They are:
  • Macarons.
  • Yoghurt-dipped strawberries.
  • Candied figs.
  • Honey-glazed almonds.
  • Watermelon hearts.
Feb 7, 2024

What are the most popular finger foods for parties? ›

Easy Finger Food Recipes to Make Ahead
  • Sheet Pan Nachos. ...
  • Cheese Puffs. ...
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread. ...
  • Vegetarian Quesadillas. ...
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. ...
  • Slow-Cooker Jelly Meatballs. ...
  • Loaded Cheese Ball Bites. ...
  • Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Treat your guests to a sweet and savory appetizer with bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
Jan 10, 2024

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

What is the most eaten candy on Valentine's Day? ›

Everybody Wants Chocolate

According to CandyStore.com, 37 out of 50 states in the U.S. prefer some kind of chocolate to any other sort of Valentine candy. Chocolate is the most popular candy for Valentine's Day for a reason.

What are the two most popular candies on Valentine's Day? ›

You typically go with something heart-shaped or something chocolate… because a box of Nerds or a Kermit the Frog Pez dispenser may not send the right message. And so, two types of candy seem to shine on February 14: conversation hearts and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, at least according to CandyStore.com.

What should a single woman do on Valentines Day? ›

36 Fun Things to Do If You're Single on Valentine's Day
  • Have a spa day. Who says someone else has to treat you to the ultimate spa day? ...
  • Go out with friends. Disney+ ...
  • Have the ultimate movie marathon. ...
  • Volunteer. ...
  • Go to a concert. ...
  • Support your favorite sports team. ...
  • Check out a local museum. ...
  • Go to karaoke.
Feb 7, 2023

What should a single girl do on Valentine's Day? ›

  • Embark on an Adventure. ...
  • Host a Solo Movie Marathon. ...
  • Create a Vision Board. ...
  • Write Letters to Your (Future) Self. ...
  • Pamper Yourself With a Spa Day. ...
  • Try a New Recipe You've Had Bookmarked Forever. ...
  • Or Take Yourself Out to Dinner. ...
  • Plan a Galentine's Day.
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How do you celebrate simple Valentine's Day? ›

Pop some popcorn, make some cheesy snacks, light a mood-setting candle, open up a bottle of wine, and watch a Valentine's Day movie while snuggling under a blanket in the comfort of your home.

What can I give for Valentine's Day besides candy? ›

Other ideas include a book, a spa gift card or basket, a custom photo album or engraved jewelry. Of course, objects can't compare with the gift of experience; some ideas are a concert, cooking class, wine tasting, movie night or weekend getaway.

What is the most popular Valentine's treat? ›

Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat on Valentine's Day but the store-bought variety are often pretty expensive. Luckily, they're easy to make at home and you can even get creative with decorating them: sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed freeze-dried strawberries!

How do you not mess up Valentine's Day? ›

Vogue's guide to not messing up a Valentine's date
  1. Recognise the relationship as an independent entity. ...
  2. Ask for what you want. ...
  3. Indulge in creative activities. ...
  4. Share stories as a means to break the ice. ...
  5. Cook an elaborate meal together. ...
  6. Don't use your phone. ...
  7. Think beyond genitals.
Feb 8, 2022

How do you throw a Valentine's Day party? ›

Go ahead and scroll through for some fun party-planning tips that will make your V-Day bash the envy of the newsfeed.
  1. Send some sexy-ass invites. ...
  2. Plan a fun party game. ...
  3. Get the drinks ready. ...
  4. Prep a cute lil craft. ...
  5. Set up a romantic movie room. ...
  6. Do some fortune telling. ...
  7. Make some fancy cubes. ...
  8. Set up a DIY photo booth.
Feb 7, 2024

What is a favorite things party Valentines? ›

So, exactly what is a “My Favorite Things Party” and how do you throw one? The basic idea is that guests bring a few of the same unwrapped gifts that cost at or under the amount you set, then they go home with the same number of items from other guests.

What is a cute Valentine's Day tradition? ›

Offering a bouquet of red roses to your beloved. Purchasing a card with a heartfelt message. Sharing a candlelit meal with your partner. Giving a heart-shaped box of delicious chocolates.

What to make a girl for Valentine's Day? ›

30 Cutest DIY Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make for Cheap
  • Snickers Bouquet. Yes, flowers are a nice gift, but bring them to the next level by literally wrapping them in candy! ...
  • Romantic Cork Board. ...
  • Photo Box. ...
  • Memories Shadow Box. ...
  • Kisses Jar. ...
  • Bath Bomb Valentine. ...
  • Heart-Shaped Bath Bombs. ...
  • Felt Heart Mobile.
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