Sweetheart Brownie Bites

Here is Heart Healthy Valentine's Day dessert recipe.

Brownie Sweetheart Bites

Makes 24

Ingredients:

1 cup whole wheat flour, (spooned and leveled)

1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 large egg

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. 

2. In another bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water,

place chocolate, butter, and brown sugar stir frequently until almost completely melted. 

3. Remove from heat, and stir until completely melted; let cool slightly.

4. With a mixer on low put chocolate mixture and egg until well blended. Gradually add in flour mixture (dough will form a ball).

5. Divide dough in half; roll out each half on a sheet of parchment paper to a 1/2 inch thickness. Transfer each half (still on paper) to a baking sheet; freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working with one half at a time, flip dough onto a work surface; peel off paper.

7. Using a 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies; place, 1/2 inch apart, on two baking sheets. 

8. Bake until firm and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45.0   Total Fat 2.1 g   Saturated Fat 1.2 g.  Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g.  Monounsaturated Fat 0.7 g.  Cholesterol 7.4 mg.  
Sodium 32.1 mg.  Potassium 28.8 mg.  Total Carbohydrate 7.6 g.  Dietary Fiber 0.7 g. Sugars 5.0 g. Protein 0.8g