THE love of your life has given you roses and chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and you’re overjoyed. But it’s never too late to show him that you love him just as much in return. Why not make delicious chocolate fudge brownies for him and stud it with chocolate hearts, be they cut-outs, colored chocolate sheets or fondant? Let The Maya Kitchen show you how!
1 pack Maya Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix 500g
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. water
1/2 cup chopped cashew nuts
dark chocolate, melted, as needed
chocolate heart cut-outs, as needed
whipped cream (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 325°F or 163°C. Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch square pan. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, stir brownie mix, butter, water, eggs and nuts (set some aside for topping) until well blended.
3. Spread mixture in prepared pan and top with reserved nuts. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
4. Cool completely before cutting. Drizzle or spread melted chocolate on top of brownies and decorate as desired.
Yields 4 servings (4 x 4” squares).
