Description
These Heart Shaped Brownies are rich and fudgy, perfect for celebrating special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. With a smooth chocolate batter studded with chocolate chips and baked to perfection, they provide a delightful treat that can be easily cut into charming heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
Ingredients
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
Tools
- heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 8-inch square baking pan
- parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter completely. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread Batter and Bake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool the Brownies: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This step is important to ensure the brownies set properly and are easier to cut.
- Cut into Heart Shapes: Once fully cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the brownies into charming heart shapes for serving and presentation.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the heart-shaped brownies on a platter, serve, and enjoy your delicious, fudgy treat perfect for any special occasion!
Notes
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before cutting to maintain clean heart shapes.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or white chocolate chips for variation.
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake by reducing cooking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep brownies tender and moist.
- Use parchment paper with edges hanging over the pan to make it easier to lift brownies out after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
