Description
Romantic chocolate dipped brownie hearts bring passion to dessert tables with delightful charm. Sweet chocolate-covered brownie slices create perfect Valentine’s Day or special occasion magic you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Wet and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- Sprinkles
- Crushed nuts
- White chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Create a lush chocolate canvas by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and draping a parchment paper blanket across an 8×8-inch baking vessel.
- Meld melted butter and sugar into a silky, glossy mixture using vigorous whisking motions until thoroughly incorporated.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending with decisive strokes to create a unified, luxurious base.
- Cascade flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder through a fine sieve directly into the wet ingredients, folding gently with minimal disruption to maintain the batter’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the velvety chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute the batter with smooth, even precision.
- Nestle the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the brownies to transform for 20-25 minutes until a subtle toothpick test reveals just a hint of moist crumbs.
- Liberate the brownies from heat and grant them peaceful rest at room temperature, permitting complete cooling before architectural deconstruction.
- Once cooled, employ a heart-shaped cookie cutter to carve romantic silhouettes from the rich chocolate landscape.
- Optional: Elevate the brownie hearts by cascading melted chocolate over their surfaces, creating a glossy, decadent finish that celebrates their tender, fudgy essence.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-fudgy brownies by slightly underbaking and ensuring you don’t overmix the batter, which can create tough textures.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate for an intense, rich chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Customize heart shapes by using different sized cookie cutters or creating themed designs for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.
- Transform this recipe into gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same delicious chocolate intensity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg