Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Valentine sheet pan brownie hearts with fudgy centers and a rich cocoa glaze, perfect for celebrating love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before cutting into heart shapes.
- For the glaze, mix cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the brownies.
Notes
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before cutting to maintain their shape.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for perfect Valentine shapes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg