Description
Indulgent chocolate No-Bake Valentine’s Brownies melt hearts with rich, velvety layers of love. Sweet romance blooms through creamy chocolate and smooth textures you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, filling removed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate
- Pink food coloring
- Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Create a double boiler or use microwave to gently melt chocolate and butter, stirring every 30 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency at approximately 110°F.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into melted chocolate mixture, whisking until thoroughly blended and developing a rich, glossy texture.
- Fold graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar into chocolate base, ensuring even distribution and creating a cohesive, slightly crumbly mixture.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch pan by lining with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal, then firmly press chocolate mixture into pan using a spatula or clean hands.
- Refrigerate brownies for 2-3 hours until completely solidified, maintaining a temperature around 40°F to help mixture set properly.
- Optional: Prepare chocolate ganache and drizzle over chilled brownies, garnishing with festive Valentine’s sprinkles or a delicate pinch of flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor contrast.
- Remove brownies from refrigerator, lift from pan using parchment edges, and slice into precise squares using a sharp knife for clean, elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and replace butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine to maintain the rich, fudgy texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of espresso powder or cinnamon to the chocolate mixture, which deepens the chocolate’s intensity without overwhelming the taste.
- Control portion sizes by cutting smaller squares or using heart-shaped cookie cutters for a playful Valentine’s Day presentation that adds a personal touch to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 224
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg