Sweethearts mean sweet treats—bring on the brownies!

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like ooey, gooey brownies!

These fail-safe brownie recipes are perfect for Top Chef wannabes, the “make-it-quick-but-make-me-look-good” beginner bakers, and everyone in between.

Get ready to make your sweetheart swoon…

Fudge Brownies

For the classic in your life.                                                   

Prep time: 40 min                                   

Serves: 16

INGREDIENTS:

1 1⁄2 cups flour
3⁄4 cup cocoa powder
1⁄5 tsp baking powder
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Lightly butter and flour a 9 x 13" pan, shaking out excess flour.

3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Combine both mixes and pour into prepared pan.

5. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool, then dust lightly with Pure Cocoa or icing sugar if desired, before cutting and serving.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 280, Fat 14 g (Saturated 8 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 26 g), Protein 3 g.
Tip

Add Belgian Chocolate Chips to the batter if you’re craving some extra chocolate!

Brookies

For the rule breaker.

Prep time: 40 min  

Serves: 30

INGREDIENTS:

1⁄2 recipe Cheeky Brownies, prepared

1⁄2 recipe Blondies, prepared

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Place an oiled Perfect Petites on a Sheet Pan.

3. Divide brownie batter evenly between petites.

4. Top with blondie batter, divided evenly between petites.

5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until cooked but slightly fudgy.

6. When cool to the touch, flip Perfect Petites mold onto Sheet Pan and twist to pop out Brookies.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 100, Fat 6 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 2 g.

Chocolate Bliss Brownie

For the foodie.

Prep time: 20 min                              
Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

1⁄2 cup oil

1 pkg Chocolate Bliss Brownie Mix

Toppings (optional): prepared Chocolate Fudge or Caramel Sauce (icing variation), Cocoa Crunch or Tutti Fruity Whole Food Topper

PREPARATION:

1. Lightly oil an 8" square silicone pan.

2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs with oil. Stir in mix, then scrape batter into pan. Smooth top as best you can; batter is dense.

3. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 min. Rest in for 6 min, then unmold onto a cooling rack. Or, bake in preheated 350° F for 15-20 min and cool in pan before serving.

4. Top with icing, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 170, Fat 11 g (Saturated 1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 3 g.

Cheeky Brownies

For the dairy lover.

Prep time: 35 min                                                     
Serves: 30

INGREDIENTS:

1⁄2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
1⁄2 cup Greek yogurt
2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract
1⁄2 cup flour
1⁄2 tsp baking powder

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. In a medium bowl, add butter, brown sugar, and cocoa. Microwave, on high, for 1 min to melt butter. Remove from microwave and whisk until smooth.

3. Whisk in yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract.

4. Whisk in flour and baking powder until evenly combined.

5. Place the Perfect Petites on Sheet Pan. Using a basting brush, lightly brush with oil.

6. Divide batter evenly between petites and bake for 12–15 min to desired firmness.

7. When cool to the touch, flip Perfect Petites onto Sheet Pan and twist to pop out brownies.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (1 brownie): Calories 70, Fat 4 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 15 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fibre 1 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 2 g.

Be Still My Brownie Heart

For the shapeshifter.

Prep time: 1 hr  + 15 min                 

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS:

2 eggs

1⁄2 cup oil or melted butter + more for oiling

1⁄4 cup water or milk, your choice

1 pkg Chocolate Bliss Brownie Mix (Pack of 2)

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 

2. Line 1⁄4 Sheet Pan with 1⁄4 Sheet Pan Liner. Generously brush with oil.  

3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs with oil, then whisk in water. Stir in mix; scrape into pan. Smooth top and spread to the edges as best you can.  

4. Bake 15 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Rest in pan until cool, at least 30 min.   

5. Gently flip the Sheet Pan Liner and brownie onto a cutting board. Peel away the liner from the brownie. Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut into shapes. Decorate with toppings, if desired.  

Nutritional Information

Per serving (1/12th of the brownie): Calories 170, Fat 11 g (Saturated 1.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g (Fibre 2 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 3 g.

Tips

Decorate brownies with a thin layer of chocolate icing using the recipe on the back of Chocolate Fudge Sauce Mix. Use fun sprinkles to outline each heart.

Make brownie cake pops! Roll scraps of brownies into balls, then roll in shredded coconut. Place a lollipop stick into each ball.

This Valentine’s Day—whether you’re a baking purist, or looking to embark on a bold, baking adventure—bliss out with brownies (yum).