Brownies are one of the most beloved Valentine’s Day treats because they satisfy everyone’s hankering for chocolate, you can whip them up in under an hour, and you can adjust the ingredients for any number of crowds (hello, paleo brownies).
These brownies—covered in deep, dark chocolate ganache and topped with dark chocolate hearts—are for those of us who really, really love chocolate, and also for those of us who are a little more cynical about the holiday. (That’s why we’re calling them “Dark Heart Brownies.”) These brownies would also be fun to make if you’re spending the holiday watching horror films by yourself or with your best pals.