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Irresistible Valentine’s Day Brownies – 20-Minute Fudgy Bliss

Valentine’s Day brownies
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Fudgy heart-shaped brownies perfect for Valentine’s Day. These homemade brownies have a crackly top and rich chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudgy brownies)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for easy lifting).
  2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl (or small saucepan). Let cool for 2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in sugar until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk vigorously for 45–60 seconds to help create that shiny, crackly top.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold just until combined (don’t overmix). Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  6. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out using parchment.
  7. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brownies into hearts.

Notes

  • Wipe the cookie cutter clean between cuts for sharp edges.
  • For extra fudgy brownies, add the optional chocolate chips.

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