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February 11, 2025      19 Comments

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Last-Minute Valentine's Day Recipes

The heart-filled day is almost upon us!

 

Time flies so quickly these days and sometimes you need a last-minute, super easy recipe to whip together! That’s why I wanted to write this post for you today!

 

P.S. If you happen to stumble upon this post after Valentine’s Day, these baked goods are still amazing anytime of the year! šŸ˜‰

 

I’ll keep this short and sweet, let’s dive into these yummy Valentine’s Day recipes!

 

Gooey Butter Cookies

 

Gooey Butter Cookies

These cookies are an absolute hit wherever I take them, and the best part is that they are easy peasy to make!

 

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

 

chocolate cool whip icing recipe

Please don’t let the mayo discourage you from this – you won’t taste it, I promise! I also have the best cool whip icing that I always use for it. For some pink/red flare, you can add sprinkles to the top or use a different icing!

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Easy Buttercream Icing

 

Super Easy Valentine's Day Treats

These cookie cups are so delish and so easy thanks to a muffin tin and very few ingredients! There are also some other Valentine’s Day goodies in this post!

 

Last-Minute Valentine's Day Recipes PIN

That’s a wrap on these last-minute Valentine’s Day recipes, sweet friends! I hope you found a thing or two that you can add to your grocery list and whip up before Friday. I have my pretty V-Day sprinkles ready for some gooey butter cookies soon, they are so so good!

 

What are you making for Valentine’s Day? Any fun plans?

 

Wishing you all the best day and thank YOU so much for being here with me – you’re the best!

 

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  1. regine karpel says

    February 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM

    I want them all my friend. You are a true gem.
    If you could could you send me something that epitomizes Ohio for you?
    http://www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM

      Right back at you, Regine, and hope you’re having a wonderful Valentine’s week so far! šŸ™‚ My first thought is a buckeye, but I don’t have one of those – though the yummy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, that we call buckeyes here, are the best, haha!

      Reply
  2. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    February 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM

    Ok, you have really made me hungry now! I love sweets! That mayo cake sounds very unique, but I bet it is GOOD! I’ve had gooey butter cookies before and they just melt in your mouth!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 12, 2025 at 9:20 AM

      These types of posts always make me hungry too, haha! I think you’d love the chocolate cake as a treat, and the gooey butter cookies are probably my favorite! Thanks my friend!

      Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    February 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM

    These look good!! I made blueberry chocolate chip and strawberry cream cookies!

    Jennifer
    ttps://curatedbyjennifer.com

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    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM

      Thank you so much, Jennifer!! Oh my goodness, your cookies sound amazing! I’ve never thought to combine blueberry with chocolate chip before, I bet that’s a perfect combo!!

      Reply
  4. Jill says

    February 12, 2025 at 7:45 AM

    You have me intrigued with the chocolate mayonnaise cake! Those gooey butter cookies are really pretty and sound yummy!

    Jill – Doused in Pink

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM

      I hope you love it if you try it, my friend, you truly don’t know it’s even in there – it’s delicious! Aww thank you so much, I think the cookies are my favorite photos I’ve done with my desserts and they are so tasty!

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    February 13, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    These all look so tasty! I need to try them asap! Thanks for sharing and Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  6. FASHION TALES says

    February 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM

    These are look adorable. Thanks so much for sharing. You know I love baking. <3 Madison
    FASHION TALES

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    February 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM

    All of these treats sound so delicious! Thanks for sharing these great recipes!

    https://melissakacar.com

    Reply
  8. Melody Jacob says

    February 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM

    These last-minute Valentine’s treats look absolutely delicious and easy to make! Perfect for a sweet celebration, even beyond Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing!

    New post: http://www.melodyjacob.com

    Reply
  9. Lux says

    February 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM

    Well, it’s not Valentine’s Day anymore but I’ll surely try these. Yum!

    Reply
  10. Benita says

    February 19, 2025 at 6:35 AM

    Wow, First time hearing about chocolate mayonnaise cake, what a recipe. I wonder how it’s going to taste.

    http://www.benitajames.com

    Reply
  11. Midori Linea says

    February 20, 2025 at 5:59 AM

    All of these Valentine’s recipes sound soooo amazing! My favs are the first two, they sound like they are delicious! Thanks so much for sharing, and I hope you have an amazing rest of the season!

    xoxo, MIDORI LINEA

    https://www.midorilinea.com/blogs/midori-linea/city-suburbs-and-beach-views

    Reply
  12. Kathrine Eldridge says

    February 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM

    So sorry I missed this post! These treats look so yummy. I need to make these cookie cups asap!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM

      Don’t be sorry for a thing my dear friend! I have gotten so behind with my blog reading over here. I hope you’ll love those yummy cookie cups, they’re super easy!

      Reply
  13. Lucy says

    February 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM

    These treats look so tasty and a lovely idea for Valentines!

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Make Life Marvelous says

      February 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM

      Thank you so much Lucy!! I ate a few too many sweets this Valentine’s Day, haha! Hope you had a fantastic holiday! šŸ™‚

      Reply

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