Awesome Double Chocolate Valentine's Brownies

These are to die for yummy yummy good. Let me know if you try them and what you think about the recipe.




Yield: makes 12 (3-inch) hearts


1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup cold margarine or butter
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (8-ounce) milk chocolate bar, broken into chunks
3/4 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350º. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.

In bowl, combine 1 cup flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press on bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.

In another bowl, beat Eagle® Brand, cocoa, egg, remaining 1/4 cup flour, vanilla and baking powder. Mix in chocolate pieces and nuts. Spread over prepared crust. Bake 20 min. or until set.

Cool and lift out pan. For hearts, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter or cut around a cardboard heart template using a knife. Decorate with icing or gels if desired. Store covered.