NOTES : This decadent and easy brownie recipe will delight Valentine sweethearts of all shapes and sizes and will surely become a new family favorite! Prep Time: 15 minutes; Servings: Makes 12 (3-inch) hearts

1 1/4 cups unsifted flour

1/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup cold margarine or butter

1 can Eagle® Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk -- (14-ounce) (NOT evaporated milk)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 milk chocolate bar -- (8- ounce) 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. Use foil to lift out pan.
• For hearts, cut with heart-shaped cookie cutter or, with knife, cut around waxed paper heart shape. Or cut into bars. Decorate with icing or gels if desired. Store covered.