Fudgy Valentine Brownies
Updated Feb 08, 2026
This Valentine brownies recipe uses cocoa powder and chocolate chips for fudgy heart-shaped brownies for Valentine’s Day.
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These Valentine’s Day Brownies are so fun!
I don’t usually go out of my way to make themed desserts, but brownies are an exception. They’re already a sure thing, so turning them into heart-shaped Valentine brownies feels low-risk and not overly precious. These are simple, fudgy brownies made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The batter comes together super fast. Cutting them into heart shapes is really easy with a cookie cutter and makes them feel “Valentine’s,” and I like to add festive sprinkles, but it’s optional. I usually underbake them slightly so they stay soft, and snack on leftover brownie pieces from cutting out the hearts, which might be the best part.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Valentine’s Day Brownie Ingredients
- Wet ingredients: Vegetable oil, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract. Whisking the oil and sugar well helps the sugar dissolve, so the brownies bake up fudgy rather than grainy.
- Dry ingredients: Cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt. Cocoa powder is doing most of the flavor work here, so make sure it’s unsweetened and a high-quality brand.
- Mix-ins & topping: Chocolate chips, sprinkles (optional). The chocolate chips add extra richness. I like to use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, but milk chocolate works too, and the sprinkles are just for fun if you’re leaning into the Valentine’s thing.
How to Make Heart Shaped Brownies
Fudgy Heart Shaped Valentine Brownie Recipe
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Beat the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour and salt and stir until thoroughly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs. It’s better to under bake the brownies than to overbake them.
- Allow to cool completely for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack.
- Use a heart shaped stencil to cut the brownies into heart shapes. Add sprinkles if desired. Store the rest of the pieces for snacking.
Notes
- My Top Tip: Make it simple to remove the cooked brownies: The easiest way to remove the brownies from the pan is to have an excess of parchment paper kind of hanging over the sides. When the mixture is cooked and ready to take out of the pan, you can lift up on the parchment paper and remove the entire batch easily.
- Storage: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Freezing: Remember to let the brownies cool down completely before storing them in a freezer-safe bag. As long as they’re sealed, they should last for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overmix the brownie batter: The batter is simple to make so there is no reason to overmix it. Just stir until combined and add to the pan.
- Press down a bit on the sprinkles: To get to sprinkles to stick to the top of the brownies. you may need to press down on them gently once you’ve added them to the top.
Comments
Hi, can I do the fudgy brownies recipe in the muffin pan like u did the brownies bites one? Because the first is without butter I chose it but also I liked the bites way more since it is more practical for school etc. Thanks!
Good question, Mirna! I haven’t tried making these brownies in a muffin tin but I think it would work just fine. If you end up trying it, I would love to hear how they turn out for you!
i just made these and WOW! definitely cook for 20 minutes – worked perfectly for me. gooey and rich. i used only 1 cup of sugar and it was the right amount of sweetness. no more store brought brownie mixes for me!
So glad you liked the brownies!
These brownies were excellent. Only problem was that they were crumbly. Any idea what could have gone wrong? I waited 30 minutes before slicing.
Also for 9 by 13 pan what would be the bake time and would double quantity work?
Thank you so much, Hina. I am glad you enjoyed them. If the brownies turned out crumbly, they might have gotten a tad bit overcooked. Every oven is different. Is it possible yours runs a little hot? Yes, you can use a 9 x 13 and double the recipe. As far as bake time goes, I’d start checking it at around 27 minutes. If a toothpick comes out with a few little crumbs, it’s done. If it comes out wet, then bake for another 3 minutes and then pull it from the oven.
I made these brownies today and wallahi they were the best brownies that I have ever made! Great recipe! Thank you so much!
That’s amazing! You’re so welcome!!
I made this today and they came out soo good and had very easy ingredients.
That’s exactly what I was going for! Yay!!
I made them and they were so delicious and fudgy! They came out very dark because I live in Turkey, and I think the cocoa powder is a little different here than in the US. Will use a little less cocoa powder next time, but even tho they looked black they still tasted amazing! Thank you for the recipe!
Glad you enjoyed! Let me know what you think if you give it another go that way. Happy to have shared the recipe!
I just discovered your website because I was looking for a lemony chicken rice soup recipe. I’ll be making yours tonight. In searching through your recipes, I found this Valentine Brownie. I was surprised it doesn’t have any baking soda or baking powder. Is that okay?
Can’t wait for you to try the recipe! Yes, it is okay.
Such delicious brownies! I didn’t follow the recipe to a T, I used What I had in the house: regular Granulated sugar, vanilla Greek yogurt. I will definitely make them again, but may skip the chocolate chips and reduce the sugar.
Great idea! So glad you tried them!