Fudgy Valentine Brownies are the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Their rich chocolate flavor and adorable heart shape make them irresistible.
These brownies deliver the ideal balance of chewy edges and a gooey, fudgy center, all dressed up with festive sprinkles for a touch of love.
What You’ll Need for These Fudgy Valentine Brownies
- Cocoa powder – The star of the show, this gives the brownies their deep, chocolatey richness.
- Vegetable oil – Keeps the texture soft and moist without overpowering flavor.
- Granulated sugar – Sweetens and helps create that signature crinkle-top finish.
- Eggs – Essential for structure and binding, while adding richness.
- All-purpose flour – A modest amount creates the perfect dense, fudgy bite.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances and rounds out the chocolate flavor.
- Salt – Just a touch to balance the sweetness and bring out the chocolate.
- Chocolate chips – Melt slightly as they bake, creating rich, gooey pockets in every bite.
Making the Magic: How to Whip Up Fudgy Valentine Brownies
Start by whisking oil and sugar until smooth, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for a rich, glossy base.
Mix in the dry ingredients—cocoa powder, flour, and salt—until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips for bursts of melted chocolate throughout.
Spread the batter into a parchment-lined pan and bake until just set. A slightly underbaked center keeps the brownies fudgy and decadent.
Cool completely, then cut into adorable heart shapes using a cookie cutter. Add sprinkles for extra Valentine charm and save the trimmings for snacking!
Sweet Secrets: Tips & Tricks for Valentine’s Brownie Bliss
For the fudgiest texture, avoid overbaking—remove from the oven when a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cooling completely is essential to get clean heart shapes without crumbling.
Feel free to customize with festive add-ins like red velvet chips, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, or a touch of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate.
If you want to add a finishing flair, drizzle with melted white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for a more romantic presentation.
Storing Your Love-Filled Leftovers
Keep your Fudgy Valentine Brownies soft and delicious by storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
For longer freshness, refrigerate them for up to a week. They also freeze beautifully—just layer them between sheets of parchment paper and seal in a freezer-safe bag for up to two months. Reheat gently in the microwave to restore their melty, fudgy magic.
Valentine Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil and granulated sugar, whisking until the sugar begins to dissolve. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating the mixture until smooth and homogeneous. Incorporate the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, stirring until the batter is fully blended. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick that should come out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to maintain the desired fudgy texture. Allow the brownies to cool thoroughly for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack. Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to carve out shapes. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Reserve any offcuts for snacking.
