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Heart Shaped Brownies: The Easiest Valentine’s Day Recipe


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Description

These Heart Shaped Brownies are the perfect way to show your love. Fudgy, chocolatey, and easy to make, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, meltedn2 cups granulated sugarn4 large eggsn1 teaspoon vanilla extractn¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powdern½ teaspoon baking powdern¼ teaspoon saltn1 cup all purpose flournnFor the Chocolate Glaze (Optional):n½ cup heavy creamn6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.nIn a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.nBeat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.nIn a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.nGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.nPour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.nBake for 25 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.nLet the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.n(Optional) Make Glaze: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.nDrizzle the glaze over the heart shaped brownies, or dip them in for a more decadent treat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: heart shaped brownies, chocolate, easy, valentine's day, fudgy