Skip the complicated recipes this Valentine's Day and let Easy Valentine's Day Brownies be your secret weapon! Imagine whipping up a batch of rich, fudgy brownies in minutes – they're surprisingly quick, use healthier ingredients without sacrificing that decadent flavor, and are easily customizable for an extra touch of love. My kids absolutely adore them, and I know you will too! Perfect for surprising your sweethearts or enjoying a cozy night in.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandma's brownies were legendary. Every Valentine's Day, she'd bake a huge batch, and the entire house would smell divine. While her recipe was a closely guarded secret, these Easy Valentine's Day Brownies brought me back to some of those sweet memories. They're simple, delicious, and a way to share that same loving experience with my own family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Add-Ins (Optional):
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or white)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- Sprinkles for Valentine's Day
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Beat well for about 1 minute. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Decorate: Sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles for a festive touch!
- Serve and Enjoy Cut and serve. Enjoy these Easy Valentine's Day Brownies as a sweet treat to share!
Easy Valentine’s Day Brownies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Beat well for about 1 minute. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles for a festive touch!Sprinkles
- Cut and serve. Enjoy these Easy Valentine’s Day Brownies as a sweet treat to share!