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Heart-Shaped Brownies

Indulgent Heart-Shaped Brownies for a Sweet Valentine's Treat

These heart-shaped brownies are a delightful and customizable dessert for Valentine's Day, designed to impress your loved ones.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use Dutch-process cocoa for smoother taste.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 2 large Eggs Use flaxseed or chia seed eggs for vegan version.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt A pinch of sea salt works well.
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar A light dusting adds a sweet touch.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Drizzle melted chocolate for contrast.
  • 1 cup Sprinkles Add for a cheerful pop of color.

Equipment

  • Square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Microwave or double boiler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a square baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until pale and silky.
  4. Fold the cocoa-butter mixture into the egg mixture, then gently sift the flour and salt in, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before cutting into heart shapes.
  7. Decorate the brownies with powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, or sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for fudginess and use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Let brownies cool completely for clean heart shapes.

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