Description
Heart Shaped Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolates baked in adorable heart shapes, perfect for gifting or sharing. This beginner-friendly recipe delivers moist, dense brownies with a chewy crust and can be customized with nuts, fruit, or dairy-free substitutions. Ideal for any special occasion or a sweet treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking mix/almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted (or coconut oil for vegan option)
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently melt the butter until smooth, then combine it with sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Mix the Batter: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in the cocoa powder, salt, and flour, folding gently until just combined to achieve a perfect fudgy texture.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
- Cool and Cut Into Hearts: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan so they firm up. Then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to gently carve out consistent heart shapes.
- Decorate and Serve: Add a dusting of powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate, or top with fresh berries to enhance the presentation and flavor just before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter and even baking.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
- Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs for fudginess.
- Cool brownies completely before cutting to reduce crumbling.
- Choose a sharp, sturdy cookie cutter for clean, attractive shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: heart shaped brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate brownies, Valentine's Day dessert, gluten free brownies, vegan brownies, homemade brownies
