Whether you're a diehard fan of Parks and Recreation or you're just looking for an extra reason to spend some quality time with your closest gal pals this February, Galentine's Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate what's most important in life: friends, waffles and work. Though the holiday itself is made up (let's get on that calendar people!!!), we're big proponents of celebrating it nonetheless with a big brunch filled with sweet and savory treats, like the devilishly delicious hot fudge-topped Chocolate Waffles pictured above. From ultra fluffy frittatas to boozy beverages, here's how to make a swoon-worthy Galentine's Day spread that Leslie Knope herself would approve of.

If you've found yourself longing for all those sugar cookies you ate on Christmas Day, we're here to introduce you to an equally yummy way to end your heartbreak. Not only are these Valentine's Day-inspired cookies just as crispy and buttery as their holly jolly counterparts, but they're just as festive too thanks to their mesmerizing marbled icing. To really impress your friends, take the extra step and pipe each one of their names across the front of your cookies in white icing gel. They make an adorable edible place card.

Want to add a savory option to your Galentine's Day spread? This playful take on classic avocado toast is sure to be all you avo wanted. The recipe also includes a quick and easy hack for making traditional hollandaise sauce (hint: all you need is a blender!) Want to make sure your avocado rose looks just as professional as the one pictured above?! Be sure to check out our step-by-step knife skills guide. It's truly easier than you might think!

Your squad is sure to experience love at first bite when they munch on a handful of this whimsically colored and flavored snack mix. It's made up of a tasty combination of freeze-dried strawberries, rice and oat cereal squares, chopped white chocolate, red and white sprinkles and M&Ms, though you can add in other things like lip-shaped gummy candies or ruby chocolate chips. Serve it alongside your other brunch items, or pack some up in cute Valentine's Day designed goodie bags as a portable party favor.