Description
Delight in these rich and fudgy heart-shaped brownies made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat, these brownies are easy to prepare and can be cut into charming heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan thoroughly and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of brownies.
- Melt Butter and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid. Stir in the sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution without breaking them.
- Spread Batter and Bake: Pour and spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy brownies.
- Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack to set properly and make cutting easier.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Once fully cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out charming heart-shaped brownies from the brownie slab. Serve and enjoy your heartfelt treats!
Notes
- For extra decadence, dust the heart-shaped brownies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate after cutting for a beautiful presentation.
- To achieve cleaner edges when cutting, chill the brownies in the refrigerator before cutting them with the cookie cutter.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped brownie (approx. 1/12th of batch)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
