Description
Chocolatey no-bake Valentine’s brownies bring romantic dessert magic to your kitchen without turning on the oven. Rich chocolate layers and creamy textures create a luscious treat perfect for celebrating love with someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate
- Pink food coloring
- Valentines sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a clean 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until well integrated.
- Pour in melted butter, melted chocolate chips, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring consistently until the mixture transforms into a dense, cohesive dough with a uniform texture.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands to create a smooth, compact layer.
- Refrigerate the pan for approximately 1 hour, allowing the mixture to solidify completely and develop a firm consistency.
- Once chilled, carefully lift the brownie slab from the pan using the parchment paper edges.
- Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, precisely cut out romantic brownie shapes from the chilled mixture.
- Gently melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then incorporate pink food coloring to create a soft, blush-toned chocolate drizzle.
- Artfully drizzle the pink-tinted white chocolate over each brownie heart, creating elegant, decorative patterns.
- While the chocolate remains wet, sprinkle Valentine’s themed decorative sprinkles across the surface for a festive touch.
- Return the decorated brownie hearts to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, ensuring the chocolate drizzle sets perfectly.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful no-bake Valentine’s treats.
Notes
- Swap cookie crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Keep chocolate mixture slightly warm to ensure smooth, even consistency when mixing ingredients.
- Dip cookie cutter in hot water before cutting hearts to create clean, precise edges without crumbling the brownie base.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg