Sweetheart Brownies

These delicious brownies are perfect for Valentine’s Day! Fudgy brownies topped with ganache and valentine’s inspired sprinkles. These ‘Sweetheart Brownies’ are sure to be a hit with your loved one.

My favorite fudgy brownie turned into a sweet treat just in time for Valentine’s Day. These brownies did not last long after I made them. My husband and kids devoured them, each with a glass of milk. The addition of chocolate ganache on top makes these already delicious brownies so much better. Chocoholics will be in heaven with these brownies. Don’t worry about the leftover pieces, as I explain how I utilize them further down.

I snagged a cute heart shaped cookie cutter along with an arrow cookie cutter this year to make these easy sweetheart brownies. I love making themed desserts, with themed sprinkles. If you do not have a heart shaped cookie cutter you can still make these brownies, just cut them into squares and top them with valentine’s sprinkles.

You can purchase a few different sprinkles and mix them together like I did for this recipe. I love mixing sprinkles and making unique mixes.

How to Make Sweetheart Brownies

In a medium sized microwave safe bowl combine the butter and sugar.  Microwave in intervals of 30 seconds until the butter is completely melted.  Then microwave 30 seconds longer to dissolve more of the sugar. 

Whisk in the 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk and vanilla extract. Once fully combined stir in the cocoa powder.

Add the flour, salt, and cornstarch to the butter mixture and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before decorating.

How to Make Chocolate Ganache

In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream just to a simmer.

Immediately pour over chocolate and let set for 5 minutes. Mix until smooth. Set aside until thick enough to spread. The ganache should be spreadable not stiff.

How to Decorate Brownies

Invert the brownies onto a cutting board and begin cutting out the hearts or cut into squares if not using a cookie cutter. I like to freeze the excess brownie pieces for adding to ice cream or snacking.
Take the ganache and spread on top of each brownie. A spoon or small off-set spatula works great for spreading the ganache.
Immediately decorate with sprinkles.
Give the brownies an hour or so for the ganache to set up completely before storing. Enjoy!

Storing Sweetheart Brownies

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or you can freeze these brownies. To freeze, lay the brownies out on a sheet tray and freeze completely before storing in a freezer bag or airtight container. Frozen brownies are good a few months.

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Sweetheart Brownies

These delicious brownies are perfect for Valentine's Day! Fudgy brownies topped with ganache and valentine's inspired sprinkles. Your sweetheart will love these Sweetheart Brownies.

Author: Sky Pilgreen Cooking Method: Baking, Melting, Simmering Categories: Dessert Recipe Keys: D dessert V valentine's desserts

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 40 mins Rest Time 35 mins Total Time 1 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 350  F Servings: 6

Ingredients

Servings

Fudgy Brownies

• 6 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• ³⁄₄ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, or your preferred kind)
• sprinkles (as needed)

Chocolate Ganache

• ¹⁄₃ cup heavy cream
• ¹⁄₃ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Fudgy Brownies

   Preheat an oven to 350° F.  Lightly grease and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl combine the butter and sugar.  Microwave in intervals of 30 seconds until the butter is completely melted.  Then microwave 30 seconds longer to dissolve more of the sugar. 

3. Whisk in the 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk and vanilla extract. Once fully combined stir in the cocoa powder.

4. Add the flour, salt, and cornstarch to the butter mixture and stir until fully combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.

5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before decorating.

Chocolate Ganache

1. In a small saucepan bring the heavy cream to a simmer.  Immediately pour over the chocolate and let set for 5 minutes.  Stir until completely smooth.  Set aside to thicken to "spreadable" consistency.  Almost like frosting.  Don't let it sit too long, then you will not be able to spread on the tops of the brownies.

Decorate Brownies

1. Invert the brownies onto a cutting board and begin cutting out the hearts or cut into squares if not using a cookie cutter.

2. Take the ganache and spread on top of each brownie. A spoon or small off-set spatula works great for spreading the ganache.  Decorate with sprinkles. 

3. Give the brownies an hour or so for the ganache to set up completely before storing. Enjoy!

Note

I used a 3-inch cookie cutter.  This makes 6 heart-shaped brownies.  Using a smaller cookie cutter will yield more.