Heart Shaped Chocolate Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder

→ Chocolate Dip

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
11 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Optional Decorations

12 - Sprinkles or edible glitter
13 - White chocolate for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Separately, sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
02 - Pour batter into greased 9x9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out mostly clean. Cool completely.
03 - Use heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut cooled brownies into shapes.
04 - Microwave chocolate chips and oil in 30-second intervals until melted. Stir in vanilla if using.
05 - Dip brownie hearts in melted chocolate. Add sprinkles if desired. Let set on parchment paper for 30 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - Can be stored in airtight container for up to 5 days
02 - Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting
03 - Use remaining brownie scraps for other treats