Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Don’t overmix; this makes them tough!
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and transferring them to a cutting board.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out your brownies into adorable heart shapes. Dust with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
- Serve and enjoy! Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
To enhance the flavor, you can add espresso powder or mix in colorful sprinkles. For a twist, try raspberry jam or cherry preserves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian