Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, then stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until glossy.
- Sift in 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack before cutting into heart shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill brownies before cutting for clean shapes; use quality cocoa for best flavor; don't overmix; check baking time for gooey centers.
