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Delicious fudgy heart brownies in a red heart-shaped plate.

Fudgy Heart Brownies

Delicious fudgy brownies shaped into hearts, rich in chocolate flavor and perfect for decorating with candy and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for easy incorporation.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Use unsweetened Dutch-process for best flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder Adds slight rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Espresso powder Enhances chocolate flavor.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted Provides fudgy texture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Granulated white sugar recommended.
  • 3/4 cup Flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips For added fudginess.
Toppings and Coating
  • Smarties or M&Ms, sprinkles, candy hearts For decoration.
  • 1 cup White chocolate + red food coloring For coating.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper with an overhang.
  2. Beat the eggs for 1 minute until slightly frothy. Add the cocoa, salt, baking powder, and espresso powder and whisk until smooth.
  3. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar and microwave for 40–60 seconds until the sugar looks glossy.
  5. Pour the warm butter-sugar mixture into the egg-cocoa mixture and stir until smooth.
  6. Fold in flour and chocolate chips until just combined.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set but still fudgy.
  2. While warm, press candy hearts into the top and cut out large brownie hearts.
Molding Bites
  1. Crumble remaining brownie scraps and prepare silicone molds with red-tinted melted white chocolate to coat.
  2. Press brownie crumble into the coated molds and chill for 15 minutes.

Notes

For best results, use temperature-appropriate ingredients and avoid overbaking. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Always check doneness through the toothpick test for moist crumbs.