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Heart Shaped Brownies For Valentines Day

These heart-shaped brownies are a perfect, homemade Valentine's Day treat, rich and fudgy, made with simple ingredients for a memorable baking experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Heart Shaped Brownies For Valentines Day
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • oven
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • - Spatula
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the Pan and Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on two sides for easy removal.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Crack in the two large eggs and add the vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously for about a minute.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
  1. Place a fine mesh sieve over your bowl and add the all purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sift into the wet ingredients.
  2. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Gently fold in the semi sweet chocolate chips.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs for fudgy texture.
Cool and Cut
  1. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, at least 1 to 2 hours. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes for cleaner cuts.
  2. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownie slab out. Press a 2 to 3 inch heart shaped cookie cutter into the brownie to cut hearts.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10g

Notes

For the fudgiest texture, don't overbake. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave for 10-15 seconds. Gluten-free: substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free blend. Fun variations: add raspberry jam for swirl, cayenne for spice, espresso powder for intensity, or nuts for crunch.
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