Description
Deliciously gooey Heart Brownies that evoke memories of childhood baking and family bonding.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or caramel for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar until combined.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl and incorporate it into the wet ingredients gently.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly and adding any optional toppings.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and cutting into squares.
Notes
Experiment with mix-ins like peppermint or different varieties of chocolate to customize your brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, chocolate, baking, family recipe