Brownie Hearts by Martha Stewart

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter a 9-by-13-inch cake pan.

3. 3

   Cut a piece of waxed paper to fit the bottom, and press it onto buttered surface

4. 4

   In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and chocolate.

5. 5

   Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir.

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   If the chocolate is not softened, continue to microwave at 10-second intervals, removing before completely melted.

7. 7

   Beat the eggs and vanilla into the melted chocolate with a wooden spoon.

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   Beat in the flour and salt.

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   Pour into prepared pan, and smooth the top.

10. 10

    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

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    Let cool.

12. 12

    Run a knife around the edge of the pan.

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    Turn the brownie cake out onto a baking sheet, and flip over onto a work surface.

14. 14

    Cut out the brownies with a 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter.

15. 15

    Dust with cocoa if you like.

16. 16

    Form the scraps into 1-inch balls, and roll them in the coating of your choice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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