Valentine brownie hearts

 
                          VALENTINE BROWNIE HEARTS
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Cakes
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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