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Close-up of a chocolate-dipped heart brownie with pink drizzle and white sprinkles on a pink plate Heart-shaped brownies coated in chocolate displayed on a pink background with Valentine candies.

Valentine Brownies

Valentine brownies made from a box mix, cut into heart shapes, topped with chocolate ganache, and finished with festive drizzles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes brownie mix plus box ingredients
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup white chocolate melting wafers
  • ½ cup pink chocolate melting wafers
  • Valentine’s sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix instructions.
  • Prepare two boxes of brownie mix using the ingredients listed on the packages.
  • Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly.
  • Bake according to the box directions, then let the brownies cool completely.
  • Refrigerate the brownies for 1 hour until firm.
  • Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out brownie hearts and place them on a wire rack.
  • Add 1½ cups chocolate chips to a heatproof bowl.
  • Microwave ¾ cup heavy cream for 45–60 seconds until hot and steaming.
  • Pour the cream over the chocolate, let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  • Let the ganache thicken for 5–10 minutes, then spoon it over the brownie hearts, letting it drip down the sides.
  • Melt white and pink chocolate wafers and drizzle over the brownies.
  • Add sprinkles right away and chill briefly until set.

Notes

Chill before cutting: Cold brownies cut much cleaner, especially when using a larger heart-shaped cutter.
Use a straight press: Press the cutter straight down and lift straight up to keep the heart shape neat.
Let ganache thicken slightly: If the ganache is too hot, it will run off completely. Waiting a few minutes helps it cling to the brownies.
Decorate in layers: Let the ganache set before adding drizzles so the colors stay defined.
Save the scraps: Brownie scraps are perfect for snacking, parfaits, or stirring into ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chocolate, Holidays, Party Food
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