Good Morning Lovelies, 

They often say that food is love and cooking for someone shows that! Therefore, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would change up one of my easiest and favourite recipes to present an extra hint of love in them. 

Using the freshest raspberries possible, the mixture of chocolate and their sweet but tart nature brings a new leash of life to all tastebuds. If you bake these for those you love, they will fall for you even harder. 

Spoons at the ready, as it is time to get cooking…

Ingredients

½ Cup of Melted Butter

One Cup of Sugar

Two Eggs

½ Cup of Cocoa Powder

½ Cup of Flour

⅓ Cup of Raspberry Jam

A Small Handful of Fresh Raspberries

¼ Teaspoon of Salt

½ Teaspoon of Vanilla

Tools

A Baking Dish

A Mixing Bowl

A Mixing Spoon

A Knife

Method

1. Start by preheating your oven to 175°C/350°F before lining and greasing your baking dish. Place to one side. 
2. Grabbing a mixing bowl, add in the sugar and melted butter. Stir together. 
3. Once combined, add in the cocoa, flour, salt and vanilla and mix again. 
4. When fully mixed together, take your baking dish and pour the brownie batter into it. Smooth the top with a knife, the back of a spoon or a spatula.
5. Carefully warm the jam, so it can be poured, before using a teaspoon to spoon it over the batter. Then swirl with a knife before topping with the fresh raspberries. 
6. Place into the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is set but the middle is a little soft still.
7. Leave to cool slightly in the baking dish before slicing and serving!

The hint of red in these brownies highlight just how much you will love them lovelies! They are truly wonderful and perfect to enjoy on your own, with friends or with that special someone this Valentine’s Day! I hope you like them lovelies! 

Joey X