VALENTINE HEART BROWNIES

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Steal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-in. pan size)
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red paste food coloring, optional
1/4 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, adding mint extract to batter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and, if desired, food coloring until light and fluffy. Transfer to a pastry bag. Set aside., Line a baking sheet with parchment. Dust with cocoa; set aside. Cut brownies into 15 rectangles. Using a 1-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a heart from the center of each brownie. Reserve cutout centers for another use. Place brownies on prepared baking sheet. Pipe frosting into centers of brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.