Description
Delight in these rich and fudgy Heart Shaped Brownies, a perfect treat for special occasions or everyday indulgence. Baked to perfection with a tender crumb and studded with chocolate chips, these brownies are cut into charming heart shapes using a cookie cutter, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Tools
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Then stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter for extra chocolatey richness.
- Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to set properly, which will help maintain their shape when cutting.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out charming heart-shaped brownies from the cooled slab. Serve immediately or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- For extra decadence, dust the brownies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate after cutting.
- For cleaner, sharper edges, chill the brownies before cutting to firm them up.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the brownies moist and fudgy.
- Using parchment paper ensures easy removal and less mess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 1/12 of batch)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
