Best Valentine Brownies Recipes

VALENTINE HEART BROWNIES

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.

VALENTINE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions for fudge-like brownies. Cool completely on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Place in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag; set aside., Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. 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.

LESLEY'S VALENTINE BROWNIES WITH RASPBERRY COULIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• To make brownies: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine and chocolate; take off of heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Mix in flour, salt and nuts, if desired.
• In a greased 8x8 inch baking dish, pour brownie mix.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until toothpick in the center of brownies comes out somewhat clean.
• To make Raspberry Coulis: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook raspberries for 5 to 8 minutes; turn down to medium.
• In a small bowl, combine juice and cornstarch to make a paste; add to raspberries stirring constantly until thickened. Add rind and cool.
• Pool coulis on a dessert plate and place brownie portion on top of coulis; serve.

HEART-SHAPED VALENTINE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Line 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment; spray with cooking spray.
• Microwave chocolate and 3/4 cup butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add granulated sugar and preserves; mix well. Blend in eggs. Add flour; mix well.
• Pour into prepared pan; spread to evenly cover bottom of pan with batter.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining butter in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add food coloring; mix well. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time.
• Use 2-1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brownie into 20 shapes. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly onto 8 brownie hearts, adding about 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture to each heart. Cover with remaining heart cutouts.