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Easy Valentine's Day Brownies

Easy Valentine's Day Brownies

Easy Valentine's Day Brownies are the perfect solution for a quick, delicious, and undeniably romantic homemade treat this Valentine's Day. This recipe offers a foolproof way to create decadent brownies that are sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips optional, for extra richness
  • red and pink sprinkles for decorating
  • heart-shaped sprinkles for decorating
  • Melted white chocolate for drizzling (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • - Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wooden skewer or toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. This step ensures your brownies won't stick and makes for a clean presentation.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and smooth.
    1 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 cups granulated sugar
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for that classic brownie aroma and flavor.
    4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures your dry ingredients are evenly distributed and will prevent lumps in the batter.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies. A few streaks of flour remaining are perfectly fine.
  6. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the optional milk chocolate chips. These pockets of melted chocolate are what give brownies their irresistible gooeyness.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter). Overbaking will result in dry brownies, so keep a close eye on them.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is a crucial step for achieving that perfect fudgy texture. Patience here will be rewarded.
  10. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut them into desired shapes, and then get creative with your Valentine's Day decorations! Sprinkle generously with red and pink sprinkles and heart-shaped sprinkles. For an extra touch of elegance, you can drizzle with melted white chocolate.
    red and pink sprinkles, heart-shaped sprinkles, Melted white chocolate

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.
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