Description
These heart-shaped brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or anytime you want a sweet treat with love. Made from a classic brownie batter and cut into adorable heart shapes, they’re easy, festive, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- Chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of brownies.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter together with granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): If desired, fold in chocolate chips carefully to distribute them evenly without breaking the batter’s smoothness.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the brownie batter evenly into your prepared baking pan to ensure uniform baking and thickness.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Check that the center is just set by inserting a toothpick— it should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to help them firm up for easy cutting.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to carefully cut the cooled brownies into adorable heart shapes for a festive presentation.
- Decorate: Optionally, decorate the brownies with sprinkles or dust them with powdered sugar to add a charming finishing touch.
Notes
- For fudgier brownies, slightly underbake by a couple of minutes to keep them moist and gooey inside.
- Save any brownie scraps to create brownie bites or use as a delicious topping for ice cream.
- These brownies can be frosted with chocolate or cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent treat.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
