Valentine’s Day deliciousness

On Valentine’s Day, there’s no better way to express your feelings for a loved one than to bake some delicious treats. Your favorite sweetheart will enjoy sinking his or her teeth into these Glazed Brownie Heart treats that taste just as good as they look.

If you have an entire party of cupid-crazed friends and family members to entertain, this Brownie Heart can serve as the perfect ­personalized place card that they can devour later. These treats are perfect for customizing and even can occupy the little ones with a Brownie Heart decorating station.

With a recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious, you’ll have more time to enjoy with your loved ones. All that is needed for this darling recipe is a simple brownie mix, frosting and a heart-shaped cookie cutter. These goodies will definitely score “brownie points” with your holiday honey. For additional ideas, visit www.BettyCrocker.com.

Glazed Brownie Hearts

Prep time: 30 minutes • Total time: 2 hours 25 minutes • Makes: 14 brownie hearts

1 box brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) or fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on brownie mix box

1 container (1 pound) chocolate frosting
Multicolor candy sprinkles or colored sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line with foil the bottom and sides of a 13-inch by 9-inch pan. Grease foil on bottom only of pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Bake as directed for pan size. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Using foil to lift, remove brownie from pan; remove foil. With deep, 2 ½-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 14 brownies. Place brownie hearts on a cooling rack or waxed paper.

In a microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on high for 10 to 30 seconds. Stir; frosting will be thick and spoonable. Do not boil. Carefully spoon melted frosting over brownies to glaze, allowing excess to drip down sides. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles before frosting sets.

For added color and texture, mix ¼ cup Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting and enough red food color to make pink frosting in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on high setting for 10 seconds. Drizzle over chocolate-glazed hearts.