Valentine Brownie Hearts

* Exported from MasterCook *

VALENTINE BROWNIE HEARTS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 Squares unsweetened chocolat
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) margarine
2 c Sugar
3 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1 c Flour
1 c Chopped nuts (optional)
2 2/3 c Halved strawberries
8 oz Tub chocolate nondairy
Whipped topping

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for glass
dish). Line a 13 inch by 9 inch baking pan with foil,
extending over edges to form handles. Grease foil.

Cook chocolate and margarine in large microwave-safe
bowl on high (100 percent power) for 2 minutes or
until margarine is melted. Stir until chocolate is
completely melted.

Stir sugar into chocolate until well blended. Mix in
eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts until well
blended. Spread in prepared pan.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or
until toothpick inserted in center comes out with
fudgy crumbs. Do not overbake. Cool in pan.
Refrigerate 30 minutes for easier cutting. Lift
brownies out of pan with foil handles. Invert onto
back of pan. Carefully remove foil. Invert onto
cutting board. Cut into heart shapes with cookie
cutter.

Place half of the brownies on individual dessert
plates. Spoon 1/2 cup strawberries over each brownie.
Top each with 1/3 cup whipped topping. Cover with
remaining brownies. Garnish with additional
strawberries. Serve immediately. Makes 10 to 12 heart
shaped brownies or 5 to 6 servings.

Carol's note: Less calories if only a single layer of
brownie is used, increasing total servings to 10 or 12.

Source: Daily Local News, February 9, 1994



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