Valentine's Brownies - A fun and easy treat to spread the love on Valentine's Day.
These Valentine's Brownies are a great way to add some festive flare without having to spend all day in the kitchen baking.
I've mentioned more than once, I don't really have the patience for baking. All that measuring and being precise just isn't my thing. I am a savory cook through and through.
Anyone can be a baking whiz with a boxed mix though, right? I make all kinds of treats using boxed mixes and my kids think I'm the best baker in the world. If you don't believe me take a look at my Hot Fudge Poke Cake & my Blueberry Donuts. Oh and don't forget that Caramel Carrot Poke Cake too.
I wonder how long I can keep them fooled?
If you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter you could probably get away with using a sharp pairing knife and cutting them into a heart shape. I don't have a steady hand so I grabbed these heart cutters from Amazon.
Brownies are one of those desserts that I very rarely make from scratch. I have tried many homemade recipes, but quite honestly, I just haven't found that one special recipe that makes the time and/or effort worth the trouble. The boxed stuff is fine in my opinion. So if you want a special treat for your kids or whoever it is you want to bake a little love for, this is the recipe for you, out of a box!
Here's what you will need:
- 1 box brownie mix and ingredients required to prepare them
- 1 bag M&M's, Valentine assortment (pink, red, white)
Here's what to do:
- Prepare brownie mix according to box. Bake as directed.
- After brownies have cooled 10 minutes, push M&M candies into brownies.
- Using a cookie cutter, cut heart shaped brownies
Quick Note about Valentine's Brownies:
- Change up the m&m colors and cookie cutter to adapt to any holiday (example : xmas m&m and christmas tree cutter)
Christine says
LOVE how simple, BUT cute these brownies are for valentine's day! I'm going to make these for sure. Visiting from #SITSBlogging
Clarissa Hooper says
These look so good! I am being seriously tempted by all the holiday sweets see being posted everywhere...but these are so easy to make and look very festive. I might make them for some friends this week 🙂
Christine Ardigo says
Of course, i go right for the brownie post! What kind of dietitian am i? I LOVE brownies though and these look amazing. Pinned it and will make it this week!
foodyschmoody says
Ha! Christine, who can resist the brownies, really? If it helps, I did make boxed brownies, omitting the egg and instead using 1/2 C unsweetened applesauce and 1 tsp of baking powder and they came out just as yummy. Not as "cake" like, but it's a lighter version!
Cole says
These look so amazingly good! Your entire site is making me hungry lol!
foodyschmoody says
Cole, well that is just about the best thing you could say to a food blogger! Thanks for the great compliment!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Hi Christine! Visiting from #SITSBlogging. This recipe and photo really caught my eye - must be because I love chocoloate! Looks perfect for Valentine's Day!
Denise Gabbard says
Yummy and simple-- it does not get much better than this. Thanks for the simple idea for a cute Valentine's Day treat.
Erin says
Yum! I need to try these myself this weekend
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
So freakin' cute! I love that this is such a simple idea, but the outcome is fantastic!
Courtney says
YUM! I think I am going to have to make a batch of these brownies before Friday! This post is "pinned" on Pinterest-- my boyfriend will thank you! #sitsblogging
Courtney @ Little Miss MBA
Agy says
I haven't seen those M&Ms here yet and I do hope they bring them in!
foodyschmoody says
Yes they are very festive!