Valentine Heart Shaped Brownies (Printable Version)
Rich, fudgy brownies baked in a heart shape, ideal for sharing on special days.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins & Decoration
09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - Lift brownies out of the pan using parchment paper. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart brownies.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These fudgy squares hit that perfect spot between cakey and dense like a warm chocolate embrace
- The heart shape makes everything feel special even on a random Tuesday
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- Underbaking slightly creates that fudgy texture everyone fights over
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the batter from seizing up
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- Glass pans bake slower than metal so adjust time accordingly
- Chill the slab for 30 minutes before cutting for cleaner edges