Want to make some fun and flirty Valentine’s Day treats for your sweetheart? Chocolate is always a good idea—so look no further than these scrumptious conversation heart brownies!

Ingredients12 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 cup (2 sticks) butter4 eggs2 cups sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon almond extract3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat until melted. Let cool about 10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, beat eggs until lemon-color. Add sugar and mix well. Add melted butter and chocolate; mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix into batter. Add extracts and nuts (if using) and mix well.
5. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut. Or, cut into squares and decorate to your liking.

Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients1/3 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners' sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons milkfood coloring (optional)gel frosting, for writing

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter until smooth then gradually add in the confectioners’ sugar. Mix in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk. If frosting is too thick, beat in a few drops of milk. If frosting is too thin, beat in a little more confectioners’ sugar. Depending on how many colors you want to make, separate the frosting. Add food coloring for desired color or colors.
2. Frost the brownies. Decorate each brownie with a cute saying or profession of love! Get creative!