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Valentine Brownies
Servings
0
Author
Kleinworth & Co
Ingredients
Brownies
1/2
cup
1 stick unsalted butter- diced
3
oz.
bittersweet chocolate chips or squares
1 1/2
cup
sugar
3
large eggs
1
tsp.
vanilla
1/4
tsp.
salt
2
tbsp.
liquid red food coloring
1
cup
all purpose flour
1/2
tsp.
baking powder
Icing
8
oz.
cream cheese - room temperature
4
tbsp
butter - room temperature
1
tsp.
vanilla
1 1/2
cup
sifted confectioners sugar
Valentine M&M's
Instructions
Brownies
Preheat Oven to 325.
Use either non-stick foil or just use regular foil & then spray with non-stick spray & line a metal 8"x 8" baking pan.
Stir butter & chocolate in a heavy large saucepan over low heat until all is melted.
Remove from heat.
Whisk in sugar & then eggs- one at a time.
Stir in vanilla, salt & food coloring.
Sift flour & baking powder & stir in & blend well.
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake until puffed & dry looking- or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with some moist batter attached. (about 30-35 minutes).
Cool completely in pan on a rack.
Icing
Beat cream cheese & butter until lightly fluffy.
Add vanilla & lightly mix.
Add confectioners sugar & beat to combine. (if it's too thick- add a splash of milk)
Using the foil as an aid- lift brownies from pan & place on cutting board. Remove foil.
Spread cream cheese over brownies & add M&M's
Cut brownies & Enjoy!