Description
These heart shaped brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Cut into hearts and decorated with chocolate, icing, or powdered sugar, they’re a sweet way to show someone you care.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- Optional: powdered sugar, icing, melted chocolate, or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan. For clean cuts, chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before cutting.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out brownies. Decorate as desired with powdered sugar, icing, melted chocolate, or sprinkles.
Notes
- For red velvet heart brownies, add a few drops of red food coloring and swap in white chocolate chips.
- Swirl in raspberry jam or peanut butter before baking for a fun twist.
- Freeze leftover scraps for sundaes or cake pops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
