Heart-Shaped Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Delightful Heart Shaped Chocolate Brownies with Love Sprinkles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sifted flour

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder

• 1 cup of hot water

• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk (or onaka filmjolk)

• 1 tsp of vanilla

• 2 large whisked eggs (For Egg substitutions: Click here )

• 1 tbsp of baking powder

• 1 tsp of salt

• Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Decadent Chocolate Glaze:

• 2 bars of chocolate

• 2 tbsps of crisco

Step by Step Guide:

1. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cocoa powder, and hot water. Let it bloom for 10 minutes for a deeper chocolate taste.

2. Preheat your oven to 375°F.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.

4. Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk to the bowl and mix well.

5. Pour in the bloomed cocoa powder and blend until combined.

6. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 greased baking pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes, depending on your oven.

7. Allow to cool completely, remove from the pan, and place on a wire rack to dry for 1 hour.

8. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes from the cooled brownies.

9. Melt the chocolate and crisco together and dip each heart in the mixture.

10. Place on a wire rack to harden and sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.

11. Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy!

Variations to Try:

• Replace sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier option.

• Use almond milk instead of buttermilk for a nuttier taste.

• Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter for added texture.

• Top with a drizzle of melted white chocolate for a fun twist.

• Replace crisco with coconut oil for a vegan option.

Serve with:

• A dollop of whipped cream

• A scoop of vanilla ice cream

• A drizzle of warm caramel sauce

• A cup of hot coffee or cocoa

• Fresh strawberries

• A glass of cold milk

• A sprinkle of powdered sugar

• A drizzle of melted peanut butter

• A scoop of chocolate sorbet

• A handful of fresh raspberries

A Perfect Treat for Valentine's Day:

Make your loved one feel special on Valentine's Day with this delicious and heartwarming treat. The heart-shaped brownies with love sprinkles will add a touch of romance to your special day. Not only are they visually appealing, but the rich chocolate taste will be a hit with any chocolate lover. So, grab your aprons, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake this sweet masterpiece!

Yield: 14

Author: Ashton

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Chocolate Covered Heart Shaped Chocolate Brownies with Valentines Sprinkles

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 1 H & 45 MTotal time: 2 Hour

Ingredients

• 2 cups of flour, sifted
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 cup of hot water
• 2 1/2 cups buttermilk or (onaka filmjolk)
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• 2 large eggs, whisked
• 1 tbsp of baking powder
• 1 tsp of salt
• Valentine’s Day sprinkles

Chocolate Glaze

• 2 bars of chocolate
• 2 tbsps of crisco

Instructions

1. On a small bowl add the sugar, cocoa powder and hot water and mix well. Allow it to bloom for 10 minutes. This step is crucial to making your chocolate brownies moist and a deeper chocolate taste.
2. Prep what your own to 375F.
3. In a large bowl soft your flour along with the salt and baking powder.
4. Add your eggs, vanilla and buttermilk and mix well.
5. Add in your bloomed cocoa powder and mix until blended well.
6. Add to a 9x13 greased casserole or baking pan. Bake for 25-35 minute’s depending on your oven.
7. Once done allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
8. Place it on a wire rack and let dry just a bit for 1 hour.
9. Once done, cut out heart shaped hearts with your heart cookie cutter.
10. Once all hearts are cut out, melt your chocolate and crisco together.
11. Dip each heart in the chocolate front and backwards.
12. Place on a wire rack allow the chocolate to harden again.
13. You can leave them plain or sprinkle Valentine’s Day sprinkles on them while they are still wet.
14. Once dried, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180.69

Fat

6.29

Sat. Fat

2.78

Carbs

27.45

Fiber

2.06

Net carbs

25.38

Sugar

11

Protein

5.03

Sodium

314.93

Cholesterol

31.4

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