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    Home » Baking » Fudge Brownies for Valentines Day

    Fudge Brownies for Valentines Day

    Published: Feb 12, 2016 · Modified: Dec 12, 2019 by Pavani · 10 Comments

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    Valentines day is just around the corner and these cute little fudge brownies are just perfect for the occasion. I saw the recipe in King Arthur Flour's newsletter and have been itching to bake them. 

    Just in time my daughters school had Valentine's day party today and I signed up to make some brownies. These brownies need just one bowl (or a saucepan). Unsalted butter is melted first (either on the stove or in a microwave) and then sugar is added. The mixture is heated once again and this heating ensures more sugar to melt and gives the brownies a nice shiny crust. Once the sugar is melted, all the  other ingredients go in and then it's baked until done.

    In the original King Arthur recipe, the brownies are cut into cute heart shapes after completely cooling down. My heart cookie cutter proved to be useless, so I abandoned that idea after cutting about half a dozen hearts. I simply cut the brownies into mini bites because it's for the little kids in school. Also the original recipe had a ganache frosting on top of the brownies, but I skipped that step too. These brownies are great just as is, fudgy and delicious. I don't think they need any more decorations on top.

    I want to try to make these brownies without eggs next time. I'm thinking of halving the recipe which makes substituting the 2 eggs with either egg replacer powder or flax seed meal more easy. I will probably use a 8" or 9" square baking pan. Will update my findings asap.

    Fudge Brownies

    These brownies need just one bowl (or a saucepan). Unsalted butter is melted first (either on the stove or in a microwave) and then sugar is added. The mixture is heated once again and this heating ensures more sugar to melt and gives the brownies a nice shiny crust. Once the sugar is melted, all the other ingredients go in and then it's baked until done.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 2 Unsalted Butter sticks (1cup)
    • 2¼ cups Sugar
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1¼ cups Cocoa Dutch Processed powder
    • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
    • 1½ cups All purpose flour
    • 4 eggs Large
    • 1 tsp Espresso powder
    • 2 cups Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, then lightly grease the parchment. Lining with parchment is optional but recommended because it helps in getting the brownies out of the pan very easy.
    • In a medium size saucepan melt butter on low heat. Take off the heat and stir in the sugar until combined. This can be done in the microwave using a microwave safe bowl.
    • Put the pan back on heat (or in the microwave) briefly, until the mixture gets hot, but not bubbling, about 2~3 minutes. The mixture will become shiny as you stir it. Take the pan off the heat and let cool for a couple of minutes. This second heating ensures more sugar to melt and gives the brownies a nice shiny crust.
    • Then stir in baking powder, salt, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
    • Next add the eggs one at a time and stir well after each addition.
    • Stir in the flour, espresso powder and chocolate chips. Make sure to scrape down the sides and mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25~30 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with some moist crumbs. At this point, the edges will be set and the center will be barely set.
    • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
    • Turn the brownies out onto the wire rack and peel off the parchment. Let cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!!

    Notes

    Also linking this to Valli's 'Cooking from Cookbook Challenge: February -- Week 2'.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @cooks_hideout or tag #cookshideout!

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    1. Sowmya :)

      February 13, 2016 at 7:12 am

      You can never go wrong with brownies! And yours look totally lip smacking and worth breaking a diet for!

      Reply
    2. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      February 14, 2016 at 12:04 am

      I made the same , with a slight twist but your pics look WAAAAY more appetizing than mine

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    3. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      February 14, 2016 at 12:04 am

      I made the same , with a slight twist but your pics look WAAAAY more appetizing than mine

      Reply
    4. Jaleela

      February 14, 2016 at 5:29 am

      looks yummy and nice clicks

      Reply
    5. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      February 17, 2016 at 3:10 am

      They are just the pick me ups I need now 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rashi Mallik

      February 18, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Look very nice Fudge Brownies and it is totally denoted of valentine day. thanks for sharing yummy and tasty item. online food delivery restaurant | Chowringhee Restaurant south campus

      Reply
    7. Sapana Behl

      March 02, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      The brownies looks picture perfect.Very nicely done and resented.

      Reply
    8. Srivalli

      June 09, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      The brownies are so sinful Pavani..did you get to try out the replacement?..do let me know..

      Reply
    9. Kyle

      June 11, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      These are unbelievable.. I went thru 4 brownie recipes before landing on this absolute piece of perfection. If you found this recipe randomly then you have stumbled across an absolute masterpiece.

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        June 11, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        Kyle, So glad that you liked the recipe. Thank you so much for letting me know.

        Reply

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