Easy Valentine Brownies
Rich, chocolatey brownies perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 oz Ghirardelli dark or milk chocolate melting wafers
- Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate morsels in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until well combined.
- Add vanilla bean paste and sift in cocoa powder, mixing until incorporated.
- Fold in flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely, then melt chocolate wafers according to package instructions.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over brownies and decorate with Valentine’s sprinkles.
- Cut into 24 squares and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and chocolate mixture is cooled before adding to the eggs to prevent cooking them.
- Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.