Description
Delight your taste buds with these rich and fudgy Heart Shaped Brownies. Perfectly moist and loaded with chocolate chips, these brownies are baked to perfection and cut into charming heart shapes, making them an ideal treat for special occasions or a sweet indulgence anytime.
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 and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness in every bite.
- Spread Batter and Bake: Evenly spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan; this helps them set and makes them easier to cut.
- Cut Into Hearts: Once cooled, use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out charming heart-shaped brownies. Wipe the cutter clean between cuts for neat shapes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the heart-shaped brownies on a serving plate. For extra decadence, optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- For cleaner edges, chill the brownies before cutting with the cookie cutter.
- Dust brownies with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for an elegant finish.
- Store any 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 brownie (approximately 1/12th of the batch)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
