Brownie Hearts Recipe

The below recipe incorporates the Valentine’s symbol of the heart and makes a favorite treat into a special Valentine’s day sweet. Visit our Valentine’s Day Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of hearts.

Brownie Ingredients:

Brownie Mix
Water, Oil, and Eggs (according to package directions)
Aluminum Foil
Small Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter

Frosting Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons water, hot
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
red food coloring (optional)

Directions:

1. Make brownies according to package directions.

2. Line pan with greased aluminum foil that extends about 1″ beyond the edge of the pan (for easy removal).

3. Cook brownies according to package directions and allow to cool before lifting out of the pan with the edges of the aluminum foil.

4. Cut brownies into heart shapes (consider using the leftover to make Brownie Bites — yummy!).

5. For Frosting: Pour hot water over butter to melt it. Add sugar and a few drops of red food coloring. Use an electric mixer to blend. Add water or sugar to the frosting to obtain the right consistency. Drizzle over cooled brownies.

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