Description
This Heart Shaped Brownies recipe features rich, fudgy chocolate brownies baked to perfection and cut into charming heart shapes. Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anytime you want a delightful homemade treat, these brownies combine classic chocolate flavor with a fun presentation that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 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)
Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan thoroughly and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid. Stir in granulated sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top for an even bake. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but not raw batter.
- Cool and Cut Shapes: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to press out heart shapes from the brownies.
- Serve: Arrange the heart-shaped brownies on a plate and serve. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra decoration and sweetness.
Notes
- For extra decadence, dust the brownies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate after cutting.
- For cleaner edges when cutting the heart shapes, chill the brownies in the refrigerator before using the cookie cutter.
- Make sure brownies are fully cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Using parchment paper makes it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan without breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped brownie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
