Our Favorite Homemade Valentine’s Day Basket Ideas | Wilton (2024)

Posted by Wilton | Jan 24, 2023

Looking for a fun gift for Valentine’s Day? Try surprising the loved ones in your life with one of these homemade Valentine’s Day baskets!

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The best Valentine’s Day gifts are the ones that are a bit out of the (candy) box. Sure, flowers and chocolates are nice, but why not treat your loved one to a curated basket of yummy treats you made yourself (or, better yet, treats you can make together!)

These DIY Valentine’s Day baskets are perfect for couples, families and friends who love to bake and eat together. From a casual family breakfast basket to a cute chocolate fondue date night, these Valentine’s gift basket ideas are great for showing your loved one how much you care!

Kid-Friendly or Friend-Friendly Gift Basket

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I donut know what I’d do without you! With this donut and candy-kabob basket, you can treat your BFF, your kids, or your loved one to something sweet and delicious.

Assemble the kabobs yourself using your favorite homemade and store-bought treats, then arrange them in a cute vase for a fun twist on a floral display. You can also fill a basket with treat sticks, a mini donut pan, and a few delicious store-bought treats and snacks and have fun assembling the kabobs together.

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Get everyone in on the fun with this cookie lover’s gift basket. Great for kids to do with their parents, this fun decorating idea combines two great things (cookies and sprinkles) for one fun family activity!

Prepare this basket with homemade or store-bought sugar cookies, then add cookie icing bottles in pink, white and red. Finally, complete your basket with a whole bunch of Valentine’s Day sprinkles!

Rom-Com Movie Night Gift Basket

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These Valentine’s Day treat bags, filled with candy and popcorn, are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite date night movie. Fill your gift basket with a variety of packaged sweets: we suggest popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels.

Complete your basket with a few romantic DVD’s and a big, cozy blanket!

Boyfriend or Girlfriend Gift Basket

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These heart and arrow cookies are a great Valentine’s Day gift basket for him or her! Start off your basket with this set of arrow and heart-shaped cookie cutters, then add some cookie icing and sprinkles for a fun date night idea you can both do together.

Chocolate Fondue Date Night Gift Basket

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Keep it classic with this fun chocolate date night! Build your basket by starting with this cute red chocolate fondue pot, perfect for two! Add a bag of our delicious Chocolate Pro melting wafers, then fill it in with your favorite dippers! We suggest pretzels, cookies, marshmallows and, of course, fresh strawberries!

Breakfast in Bed Gift Basket

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For a creative Valentine’s Day gift basket for her, look no further than this cute breakfast in bed idea! This delicious homemade French toast is baked in a heart-shaped pan, then served with fresh berries and maple syrup for a tasty start to your Valentine’s Day celebration.

Candy Lover’s Gift Basket

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If your Valentine loves all things sweet, this DIY candy bark gift basket is perfect. Start off your basket with a 9 x 13 in. cookie pan, then add Candy Melts candy in all your favorite colors. You can even throw in some pretzels, nuts, or sprinkles to add texture to your candy bark.

Truffles for Two Gift Basket

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Skip the store-bought treats and fill a Valentine’s Day gift basket with some homemade truffles. This No-Bake Cookie Truffle recipe is sure to please, or try your hand at making cake balls or cake pops for your Valentine.

The Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Gift Basket

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Go big with the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift basket! This gift idea starts off with the Mini Fondue Set, which comes with four dipping forks. Then, add a batch of some fresh strawberries, your favorite melting chocolate (we suggest Chocolate Pro melting wafers) and some Valentine’s Day sprinkles for color and texture.

A fun activity for couples, families and friends, this gift basket idea is sure to please anyone you care about!

How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!

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    Valentine's Day Baskets

    Valentine's Day baskets are a popular gift idea for the holiday. They are often filled with various treats and goodies and can be customized to suit the preferences of the recipient. These baskets can be homemade or purchased from stores. They are a thoughtful way to show someone you care and can be given to partners, family members, friends, or even coworkers.

    Homemade Valentine's Day Baskets

    Homemade Valentine's Day baskets are a great way to add a personal touch to your gift. They allow you to customize the contents and design of the basket according to the recipient's preferences. You can include homemade treats, baked goods, or other items that the recipient will enjoy. Making the basket together can also be a fun activity for couples, families, or friends.

    Gift Basket Ideas

    There are various gift basket ideas that you can consider for Valentine's Day. Here are a few examples mentioned in the article:

    1. Kid-Friendly or Friend-Friendly Gift Basket: This basket includes donuts and candy kabobs. You can assemble the kabobs using homemade and store-bought treats and arrange them in a cute vase or basket.

    2. Family-Friendly Gift Basket: This basket is focused on cookie decorating. It includes sugar cookies, cookie icing bottles in pink, white, and red, and Valentine's Day sprinkles. It can be a fun activity for kids and their parents.

    3. Rom-Com Movie Night Gift Basket: This basket includes candy and popcorn, perfect for a movie night. You can fill the basket with a variety of packaged sweets, popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels, and romantic DVDs.

    4. Boyfriend or Girlfriend Gift Basket: This basket includes heart and arrow cookies. It can be a fun date night idea where both partners can decorate the cookies together using heart-shaped cookie cutters, cookie icing, and sprinkles.

    5. Chocolate Fondue Date Night Gift Basket: This basket is centered around a chocolate fondue date night. It includes a red chocolate fondue pot, chocolate melting wafers, and various dippers like pretzels, cookies, marshmallows, and strawberries.

    6. Breakfast in Bed Gift Basket: This basket is a creative Valentine's Day gift idea for her. It includes heart-shaped French toast baked in a heart-shaped pan, fresh berries, and maple syrup.

    7. Candy Lover's Gift Basket: This basket is perfect for someone who loves sweets. It includes a cookie pan, Candy Melts candy in different colors, and additional items like pretzels, nuts, or sprinkles to add texture to candy bark.

    8. Truffles for Two Gift Basket: This basket includes homemade truffles. You can make no-bake cookie truffles, cake balls, or cake pops as a special treat for your Valentine.

    9. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Gift Basket: This basket is a grand gift idea that includes a mini fondue set, fresh strawberries, melting chocolate, and Valentine's Day sprinkles. It can be a fun activity for couples, families, or friends.

    These are just a few examples, and you can get creative and customize the baskets based on your preferences and the preferences of the recipient.

    I hope this information helps you in creating a special Valentine's Day gift basket! Let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with.

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