I was reading a blog the other day that was talking about how the blogger had started preparing at the beginning of January for her February Valentine’s Day blog posts. I thought, “Wow, that’s. . .so super prepared.”
And then I realized that it usually never occurs to me to make things for holidays until after said holiday has happened, and I should probably get my act together and post a recipe or two for Valentine’s Day. I was actually going to make this post on Sunday, but then. . .I didn’t. Obviously.
My excuse is this: I wanted to wait until Dennis had gotten the shipment of these I sent him back to North Carolina, as to not ruin the surprise. I’m sticking to that. He’s received them, and loves them, and now I can share the recipe with you guys, those who, like me, don’t do so much of the planning ahead for baked goods.
I’d pinned this recipe to my Brownies & Bars Pinterest board, and the recipe came from The Domestic Rebel blog, which I love. The only differences between mine and the ones she posted were the baking time — mine took a little longer than she indicated — and the fact that I didn’t use sprinkles.
These are perfect for people who maybe will realize on Thursday they want to make a little something for their significant other/co-workers/post man/BFF for Valentine’s Day, but they don’t want to worry with fussy ingredients and long bake times.
(Also, you guys know I’m not a huge proponent of using cake mixes, but holy crap, these were so good!)
Last Minute Red Velvet Cookies and Cream Valentine’s Bars
Makes 12-ish
Recipe from The Domestic Rebel
