Brownie Hearts Chocolate (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
02 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar

→ Chocolate Dip

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

→ Optional Decorations

12 - White chocolate for drizzling
13 - Edible glitter or sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Mix the melted butter with sugar. Add vanilla and eggs, then give it a good stir. Combine the dry ingredients by sifting them in and gently folding until smooth.
02 - Grease a 9x9 pan and pour in the batter. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until done. Wait until it’s fully cool.
03 - Grab a heart-shaped cookie cutter and stamp out shapes from the cooled brownie.
04 - Heat the chocolate chips and oil in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds. Add vanilla if you'd like a touch more flavor.
05 - Coat the brownie hearts with the melted chocolate, then sprinkle on decorations. Place them on parchment paper and let them set for about 30 minutes.

# Notes:

01 - You can make these ahead and keep them in a sealed container.
02 - Let brownies chill completely before dunking them in chocolate.
03 - Perfect for Valentine's or other celebrations.