Blondie Bars - Valentines Day cuteness

Valentines Day for me, in our family is a day we celebrate together in a way that’s fun and special for everyone!

I have always wanted a son, who will grow up to be respectful and romantic towards his future wife, and by showing him and having him see first hand how it’s done, helps me and him achieve this goal!

Every year I send a small treat to his class, this year, I am sending the Valentines Day Pencil Toppers that I have shared on the home page - Valentines Day Pencil Toppers - you can download directly from here too.

It’s such a fun way to add some cuteness and cheer to a classroom filled with some new faces a bit of a ice breaker too!

I am not sure if we will be doing a breakfast, lunch or dinner, but either of these will be done! We don’t do a massive event that costs us heaps, I get the kids to cut and colour some hearts, do some pictures, maybe even hang a few balloons, depending on what I have hanging around in the cupboard at the time! But, the food, the food is always the centre stage! I get together with the kids and we make a delicious fun meal, over laden with chocolate and strawberries and something that everyone is excited about!

I made these blondie bars as a trial, and they came out PERFECTLY!


TIPS AND TRICKS

These are pretty straight forward, but here are my tips

  • use milk chocolate as it melts easier - I tried half with white - it just did’nt work for me

  • add your sprinkles as soon as you can onto the still hot chocolate - this way they stick and don’t fall off

  • wait until COMPLETELY cooled before slicing


STORAGE

  • up to 5 days in a airtight container

  • currently have mine frozen - they are still perfect after 1 month!


Here is the recipe for the Valentines Day Blondie Bars - the way I made them


INGREDIENTS

1 x Fudgy Chocolate Blondie Baking Mix

1 cup milk chocolate - for melting on top

Valentines Day Sprinkles


METHOD

Mix and bake blondie baking mix as per instructions on the packet.

As soon as it is done, either

  • add the chopped chocolate pieces to the top of the baked blondies and wait 2 minutes until the start to melt an using a spatula spread them over the blondies

  • or, melt your chocolate before hand and then add this to the top of the blondies and spread evenly

Then, add your Valentines Day sprinkles to the top and leave until this is cooled completely. Slice as desired.

I cut my 20x20cm block of blondies into 8 strips and then cut each strip into 3.


I hope you have a go at this and don’t forget to tag us #flouranddoughnz so I can see all your lovely creations!


Have a great Valentines Day!!



Sweet TreatsMare van der Berg