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Valentine Brookies Recipe

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Valentine Brookies combine the rich, fudgy indulgence of brownies with the buttery sweetness of sugar cookies, swirled together with festive pink hues and optional Valentine’s sprinkles. These delightful layered treats bake into a luscious marble of flavors and textures perfect for sharing with your special someone on Valentine’s Day or any celebration.

Ingredients

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Fudgy Brownie Layer

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Buttery Sugar Cookie Layer

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pink or red gel food coloring, to desired shade
  • Optional: Valentine sprinkles or heart confetti

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on two opposite sides for easy lifting.
  2. Conquer the Brownie Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar vigorously for about a minute until smooth and shiny. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Using a spatula, gently fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt just until the flour disappears. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly.
  3. Create the Pink Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Scrape down sides, then add egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined. Add flour and baking powder; mix on low until soft dough forms. Add gel food coloring a drop at a time, mixing to reach vibrant pink shade.
  4. The Art of the Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of pink cookie dough randomly onto the brownie batter. Use a butter knife or offset spatula to gently swirl the two batters together, creating marbled figure-eight and zig-zag patterns. Sprinkle Valentine sprinkles over the top if desired.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake the brookies for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness when edges are set and center is slightly soft without jiggling. A toothpick inserted should bring out moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  6. The Most Important Step: Patience! Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set properly. For clean slicing, optionally chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after cooling to room temperature.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter to control salt levels precisely; omit added salt if using salted butter.
  • Room temperature eggs ensure better batter texture and incorporation.
  • Gel food coloring prevents dough from becoming watery and ensures vibrant color.
  • Do not overmix brownie batter to maintain fudgy texture.
  • Cooling brookies fully is crucial for clean slicing and fudgy consistency.
  • You can line the pan with parchment with overhang edges for easy removal of the entire slab.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add festive appeal perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Keywords: Valentine brookies, fudgy brownies, sugar cookie layer, marbled brookies, Valentine desserts, chocolate and cookie bars

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