Valentine’s Day Recipe: Brownie Hearts

Valentine’s Day Brownie Hearts Recipe

Ingredients (6 3in-cookies):

1 (19.8 ounce) package fudge brownie mix, batter prepared as directed on box

1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped

3 tablespoons whipping cream

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat an oven to 350 F (175 C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with foil. Pour prepared brownie batter into foil-lined pan, and bake until brownies begin to pull away from the sides, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Lift brownies from pan in one piece. Use a 3 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut 6 brownie hearts.
3. Combine caramels and whipping cream in a large bowl. Microwave on High for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until caramels are melted and cream is incorporated. Drizzle caramel sauce decoratively on brownie hearts. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.