Chocolate might reign supreme as the sweet choice for Valentine's Day but if something lighter tickles your fancy, then these Meringue Heart Cookie Pops just might make your heart go all aflutter.
Hi everyone! Iβm Marilyn Johnson theΒ βbaker, entertainer and cocktail shakerβΒ atΒ Pink Martinis and Pearls! Iβm thrilled to be a contributor for Hungry Happenings and hope you come over to visit and say βhelloβ on my blog too!
Today Iβm sharing with you one my favorite and unique treats for Valentine's Day β Meringue Heart Cookies that are then assembled to make Heart Pops! Theyβre festive and great for giving to all your sweethearts!
The heart-shaped cookies are made with ingredients most of us already have on hand in our kitchens, the ingredients are simple: egg whites, cream of tartar, granulated sugar (either βsuper fineβ or regular), and vanilla. The pink food coloring for tinting the meringue is optional but soft pink hearts are the language of love on this day and whisper, βWill you be my Valentine?β
Meringue cookies are fast to whip up and easy to form whether the meringue is dropped by teaspoons onto cookie sheets to resemble chocolate kisses, or, as Iβve done, by piping the meringue through a Β½ inch plain, round cake decorating tip placed in a pastry bag.
Letβs begin withβ¦
Ready to bake!
Are you ready to make the Meringue Heart Pops?
If youβve made the meringue hearts you only need a few more things to transform them into pops.
Meringue Heart PopsYouβll Need:
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Meringue Hearts
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White Candy Coating
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Sprinkles
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Paper Straws
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Pair up like-sized and shaped meringue hearts.
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Melt candy coating to a spreadable consistency.
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Place sprinkles in a shallow dish.
To assemble:
- Flatten end of straw 1 inch.
- Cover back of one heart with candy coating spreading it to the edges.
- Place the other heart cookie on top squeezing slightly so the candy coating oozes out around the edges forming a ridge. The ridge will hold the sprinkles. If it doesnβt ooze enough, take a toothpick and fill in the spaces with more chocolate.
- Dip the pop into the sprinkles.
- Lay assembled pop flat to set.
I hope you enjoyed the DIY Meringue Heart Pops tutorial and that you make them for the sweethearts in your life! They keep really well so they are perfect to make ahead to have on hand each wrapped in a cello bag and tied with a pretty ribbon.
I take a bunch with me on Valentineβs Day errands and hand them out as I go. It always makes someone smile and feel special. ![]()
Iβve enjoyed meeting all of you in the Hungry Happenings community. Thank you, Beth, for inviting me to Hungry Happenings today to share my Meringue Hearts and Pops!Β
Here are some other Valentine's recipes from Hungry Happenings:

Cherry Heart Pops with Chewy Chocolate Centers


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- Pineapple Fudge (No Candy Thermometer Needed!) - March 4, 2026
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe - March 3, 2026





Michelle Nahom says
What a wonderful treat for Valentine's Day! Love these!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
What gorgeous little Valentine's inspired treats. These heart meringue pops are just beautiful!
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
Thank you, Thalia! π
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
It's so nice to see a meringue pop ... something a little different! Pink, puffy and sweet ... perfect for Valentine's Day!
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
I'm happy you liked it, Brenda. π
The Partiologist says
It's great that you're here at Hungry Happenings - I love the fluffiness of the meringue cookies and the way they are sandwiched between the straws looks GREAT!
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
Thank you for the warm welcome, Kim. The pops are so delicious. That perfect combination of crunch and chewiness of the meringue and the smoothness of the candy coating - perfect taste sensation!
Julie says
These are so pretty. I love how you made the pops too.
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
Thank you, Julie. I hope you make them either just as cookie hearts or the fun pops. π
Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says
Hi Beth,
Thank you for having me over today to meet your readers. The post looks great and Valentine-y! π
beth says
Thanks so much for contributing your lovely project, Marilyn!