Valentine’s Day Brownies ~ TO BE TASTY

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave some extra paper hanging over the edges for easy removal later.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with half of the chopped chocolate (or chips). Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in the granulated sugar, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
Sift the cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly over the wet ingredients, and gently stir until the mixture is mostly combined. Add the remaining chocolate and fold it in gently until everything is just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang, then cut them into squares or heart-shaped pieces, depending on your preference.
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk, stirring in the milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches a thick yet pourable consistency.
Drizzle the glaze over the brownies and sprinkle with festive heart-shaped sprinkles to finish. Enjoy!

Notes:

Let your eggs and butter come to room temperature for smoother mixing.
For best results, mix by hand to avoid overworking the batter. A whisk works great for the wet ingredients, and a spatula for the dry ingredients.
Don’t worry if the brownies are slightly underbaked—check them at 25 minutes for the perfect fudgy texture.
Cool completely (or pop them in the freezer for about 15 minutes) before cutting for the cleanest edges.

Valentine’s Day Brownies