Description
Bake perfectly fudgy and festive Heart Shaped Brownies with this easy-to-follow recipe. Combining rich chocolate flavor and a charming heart shape, these brownies are ideal for special occasions or simply spreading love through dessert. Whether you’re new to baking or a seasoned brownie enthusiast, this recipe guides you step-by-step to create moist, melt-in-your-mouth brownies with simple pantry ingredients and customizable flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Measure and gather all ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and baking.
- Melt Butter and Mix with Cocoa: Gently melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth and glossy, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Combine Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined and slightly fluffy, incorporating air to balance the fudgy texture.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients Together: Slowly pour the cocoa-butter mixture into the egg-sugar bowl while stirring gently. Fold in the sifted all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until no flour streaks remain to keep the brownies tender.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Shape the Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the brownies. This converts classic brownies into charming, heart-shaped treats ready to impress.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale to measure flour and cocoa powder accurately for consistent results.
- Mix ingredients gently to avoid tough brownies, preserving the fudgy texture.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting for neat edges and easier handling.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate removal.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven’s heat to achieve ideal fudginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/16 of batch)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Heart shaped brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate brownies, Valentine dessert, easy brownie recipe
