Description
Indulgent chocolate “heart-shaped brownies” melt hearts with rich, fudgy decadence perfect for romantic celebrations. Silky chocolate layers and delicate heart shapes invite sweet moments of pure bliss you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
Baking Enhancers:
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped nuts
Garnish (Optional):
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by whisking melted butter and granulated sugar until they transform into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a rich, glossy base that promises decadent texture.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate vessel, ensuring a lump-free dry component.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a tender crumb structure.
- Incorporate chocolate chips or chopped nuts if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the velvety batter.
- Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined baking pan, spreading it smoothly to ensure uniform thickness.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven set at 350F (175C), allowing the brownies to bake for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Verify doneness by inserting a toothpick, which should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to its surface.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan, enabling them to set and develop a rich, intense flavor profile.
- Carefully extract the cooled brownie slab using parchment paper as a lifting mechanism.
- Select a heart-shaped cookie cutter and methodically press through the brownie surface, creating romantic-themed treats.
- Collect remaining brownie fragments for alternative culinary creations like crumb toppings or impromptu snacking.
- Optional embellishment includes dusting with powdered sugar, drizzling melted chocolate, or sprinkling decorative elements for visual appeal.
Notes
- Chill the batter briefly before baking to prevent spreading and maintain sharp heart-shaped edges when cutting.
- Ensure even mixing of ingredients without overmixing to keep brownies fudgy and tender with a rich chocolate texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips for an intensely deep, complex chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Adjust baking time by 12 minutes if using a different pan size to prevent dry or undercooked brownies; always check with a toothpick for moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg