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Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies

Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies
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These Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Brownies are fudgy, rich, and delightfully sweet chocolate treats perfect for celebrating love. Made from simple pantry staples, this recipe delivers moist, gooey brownies with a shiny crackly top, cut into charming heart shapes that are perfect for sharing or gifting. Easily customizable and ideal for festive occasions, they offer a delicious way to spread chocolatey joy.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Tools: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan. Have your heart-shaped cookie cutters and cooling rack ready for later.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix Cocoa: Gently melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth and glossy.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until silky and slightly pale to introduce air for a tender crumb.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold the cocoa-butter mixture and sifted flour and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined to avoid toughening.
  5. Bake and Cool: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Cut Heart Shapes: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out brownies. Press firmly but gently to avoid crumbling. Remove excess around shapes and transfer hearts carefully for serving or decoration.

Notes

  • Use eggs at room temperature for better mixing and smoother batter.
  • Check brownies at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking and maintain fudgy texture.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal and clean cuts.
  • Press gently when cutting heart shapes to preserve edges.
  • Chill brownies for 30 minutes before cutting for smooth, clean shapes.

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