Description
Indulge in these charming Heart Shaped Brownies, perfect for any special occasion or simply as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 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 (optional)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan, lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gently add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
- If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes; a toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create adorable brownie hearts.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade love notes!
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to three months. For extra gooeyness, consider under-baking by a minute or two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg