Description
These heart shaped brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies cut into sweet heart shapes for Valentine’s baking and cozy celebrations. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a single pan, they’re an easy way to turn classic brownies into a thoughtful dessert without special equipment or complicated steps.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
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Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
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Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. -
Mix the Batter
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the sugar, then add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and glossy. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly. -
Bake
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. -
Cool Completely
Allow the brownies to cool fully in the pan. This step is essential for clean cutting and structure. -
Cut Heart Shapes
Lift the brownies out using parchment paper. Press a heart-shaped cookie cutter firmly into the brownies to cut out heart shapes.
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Serve
Arrange on a plate or cooling rack and serve as-is or with simple toppings.
Notes
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Cooling completely prevents crumbling when cutting shapes.
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Press the cutter straight down without twisting for clean edges.
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Save leftover brownie pieces for snacking or dessert toppings.
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This recipe works well for Valentine’s baking and family-friendly treats.