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Heart Shaped Brownies Recipe

Fudgy Heart Shaped Brownies Recipe for Sweet Celebrations

Delight in these Heart Shaped Brownies, a fudgy, easy dessert perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 2 Large Eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla recommended over imitation.
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process for richer flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Omit for denser brownies.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or white chocolate chips can be used.
For Heart-Shaped Presentation
  • 1 each Heart-Shaped Cookie Cutter Essential for cutting brownies into shapes.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microwave
  • spatula
  • heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until fully melted, then stir.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted butter and mix well.
  4. Sift in ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon baking powder into the wet mixture and stir gently.
  5. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  9. Cut into heart shapes using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For an extra touch, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder for gourmet flavor or refrigerate for cleaner edges when cutting.

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