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15 Valentine's Day Treats That Are Classroom-Friendly And Great For Grownups Too

There's nothing quite like Valentine's Day in elementary school, partially because you're guaranteed to have at least a handful of valentines, and partially because of the abundance of delicious classroom Valentine's Day treats. Now that you're a grownup, your fancy Valentine's desserts may be perfect for a girls' night out or a steamy date, but if you need to send a little one off to school with the good stuff, look no further than these 15 recipes. Nut-free and easy-to-eat, these are the edible Valentine's gifts that will make you the teacher's pet. Elementary school seriously may have been our Valentine's Day prime.

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by Rebecca Deczynski

Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallow Pops

For an easy-to-make snack that’s as pretty as it is tasty, A Farmgirl’s Dabbles uses colorful sprinkles to update homemade marshmallows.

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Cupid's Arrow Cupcakes

Is there any more perfect Valentine’s Day flavor than decadent red velvet? Bakerella’s chocolatey Cupid’s Arrow cupcakes are as cute as they are delicious.

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Triple Chip Red Velvet Cookies

Cookies make for a fuss-free snack that’s also easy to transport. Inside BruCrew Life’s red velvet cookies make your favorite cake flavor a classroom hit without all the crumbs.

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Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars With Pink Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Think outside the cookie cutter. Averie Cooks’ pink snickerdoodle bars are festive and easy to serve to a crowd.

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Brownie Bites With Strawberry Fluff Frosting

Never again will you have to choose between cupcakes and brownies. A Farmgirl’s Dabbles’ brownie bites are made into perfect cupcake shapes, and strawberry fluff frosting gives them an irresistible sweetness.

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Red Velvet Brownies With Chocolate Lovers' Frosting

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like gratuitous chocolate. Deliciously Yum has mastered the art of baking irresistible desserts.

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The Easiest Raspberry Tarts

They may look fancy, but The Kitchn’s raspberry tarts are a sweet snack for all ages. The secret to easy baking? Refrigerated pie crusts.

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Double Chocolate Muffins With Cheesecake Filling

It’s the best of both worlds: cheesecake and cupcakes combined into one irresistible treat. Damn Delicious knows the way to our hearts. Just skip the martini glasses for the kiddos.

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Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sometimes you need an option that’s just a touch less sugary. Half-Baked Harvest’s pomegranate chocolate chip muffins still taste like dessert, even if they’re not covered in frosting.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake-Stuffed Cake Pops

Whether you put them on sticks or hand them out like truffles, Willowbird Baking’s red velvet cheesecake cake pops are guaranteed to be a fun finger food.

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Cherry Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie treats may be a classroom classic, but Inside BruCrew Life completely takes them to the next level.

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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies With Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

The secret to perfectly pink cookies? Strawberry cake mix! Thanks for the tip, Averie Cooks.

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Chocolate Sugar Cookies

You’re going to want to break out the cookie cutters for this. Brown Eyed Baker’s chocolate sugar cookies are the picture-perfect Valentine’s treat.

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Homemade Fortune Cookies

They may be extra impressive, but these sprinkled homemade fortune cookies by Mel’s Kitchen Cafe make a delicious vessel for printed Valentine’s Day fortunes.

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Strawberry Gooey Butter Cookies

Some strawberry flavor makes this holiday extra sweet. Forget boring chocolate chip cookies and mix things up with Cookies and Cups’ fruity butter cookies.

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