Description
Delightful heart-shaped brownies perfect for sharing on special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips if you are using them.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart-shaped brownies.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate. Pair with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg