Candy aisle is now lovers' lane with Valentine's Day themes

Many of the big candy makers are offering a new take on Valentine's Day this year, including mini-messages on wrappers, gift boxes with sweet sayings and more. Whatever your sweethearts crave, there's a treat out there for them. Suggested retail prices included.

HERSHEY'S LAVA CAKE DARK CHOCOLATE KISSES: The new Hershey kisses flavor combines a dark chocolate shell with an oozing chocolate center; $3.19 (7-ounce bag), $3.79 (9-ounce bag).

LOVE OREO COOKIES: The seasonal spin on Oreo cookies features the traditional chocolate wafers with a sweet and tangy pink flavored cream, according to the package. The cookies come with four different designs, including "Dunk in Love," "Let's Twist" and other Valentine's Day messages; $2.99.

SUGARFINA LOVE BITES 2-PIECE CANDY BENTO BOX: A great treat to give to your friends for Galentine's Day, the chic box features Beach Buddies and Apple Frogs gummies. Each box comes with "Plenty of Fish in the Sea" and "Stop Kissing Frogs" sentiments; $20.

SMARTIES LOVE HEARTS: These classic candies are giant-sized and embossed with sweet messages, such as My Girl, Cutie Pie, On Fleek, Crazy 4 U and more; $12 for case of 12, 7-ounce bags.

STARBURST HEART SHAPED JELLYBEANS: Traditional Starburst candy got a Valentine's Day makeover with these strawberry and cherry heart-shaped jelly beans; $2.99.

REESE'S VALENTINE'S DAY LOVEMOJIS: This Target exclusive features individual Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in cute emoji packaging; $3.59.

DOVE HEARTS PINK CHAMPAGNE: These milk chocolate swirl heart-shaped candies come in a pink champagne flavor. A Target exclusive, each foil-wrapped chocolate features messages like "A Toast," "Cheers" and other sentiments; $3.69.

DYLAN'S CANDY BAR COOKIES ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND COOKIE POP: This Target exclusive vanilla cookie pop is diamond-shaped with shimmery ombre icing and gold details; $1.99.

REESE'S STUFFED WITH REESE'S PIECES HEARTS: These seasonal hearts are filled with creamy peanut butter and stuffed with Reese's Pieces candy; $4.29 (6-pack).

DOVE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLE HEARTS TIN: This sleek-looking heart tin holds silky smooth chocolate peanut butter truffles; $9.99.

DYLAN'S CANDY BAR VALENTINE'S PAINT CAN: Filled with an assortment of gumballs and Valentine's Day candy corn, this Target exclusive paint can makes a sweet gift; $5.99.

DYLAN'S CANDY BAR YOU ROCK COTTON CANDY DIAMOND LOLLIPOP: This gem-shaped lollipop is a Target exclusive and comes in cotton candy, strawberry and blue raspberry flavors; $1.99.

SKITTLES ORIGINAL CANDY EXCHANGE HEARTS: This Skittles filled heart features two packs of the bite-size chewy candy in grape, green apple, strawberry, orange and lemon flavors; $2.99.

DYLAN'S CANDY BAR JUMBO STRAWBERRY LOLLIPOP: This oversized swirl strawberry-flavored lollipop comes in a heart shape with Valentine's Day sentiments on the package; $4.99.

PEEPS DELIGHTS STRAWBERRY FLAVORED MARSHMALLOW CHICKS: These strawberry-flavored marshmallow chicks come dipped in smooth fudge. Price: $1.99-$2.49 for a three-count package.

GHIRARDELLI VALENTINE'S WHITE CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE: This Target exclusive features individually wrapped white chocolate candy with toffee pieces. $4.49.

WELCH'S VALENTINE'S DAY FRUIT SNACKS: This Valentine's Day-themed treat box features 28 individual packages of heart-shaped pieces with emojis printed on them. Each pouch features a "To/From" signable front panel; $4.99 for a box of 28.

LINDT LINDOR RED VELVET WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES: A Target exclusive, these white chocolate truffles come with a melting red velvet flavor center. $4.49.

HOT TAMALES FIERCE CINNAMON ASSORTMENT: These classic candies in Fierce Cinnamon get a Valentine's Day twist in three unique boxes. Choose from "XOXO," "On Fire" and "Hottie." $2.

Style on 01/29/2019

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