Description
These easy heart shaped brownies are a fresh chocolate treat made with simple pantry ingredients. Rich, fudgy, and perfectly chocolatey, they are baked in one pan and cut into adorable heart shapes, making them ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or anytime you want a sweet homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely, then chill briefly for clean cuts.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the brownies into heart shapes.
Notes
For best results, allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting. Chilling them slightly helps achieve clean heart shapes. Brownie scraps can be saved for snacking or other desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American