Fudgy Heart Shaped Brownies
These fudgy heart-shaped brownies are a quick and easy homemade treat with a rich chocolate flavor and a gooey texture, perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Lightly grease your heart-shaped pan with butter or non-stick spray, or line it with parchment paper with some overhang.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly glossy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract (3-4 minutes total).
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently with a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. Start checking at 20 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter if baked in a square pan, or slice into wedges or squares if baked in a heart-shaped pan.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Use good-quality cocoa powder and real butter for best flavor. Cool brownies completely before cutting to avoid crumbling. Rotate pan halfway through baking if oven heats unevenly. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut oil and plant-based egg replacer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/12th of
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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