Easy Strawberry Brownies (Printable version)

Fudgy chocolate squares dotted with fresh strawberries, topped with an optional strawberry glaze for extra fruity sweetness.

# What you'll need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Strawberry Glaze

09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Mash the diced strawberries in a small bowl with a fork until juicy but retaining some texture.
03 - Whisk together melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the bowl. Fold gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold the mashed strawberries into the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan before glazing.
09 - Puree the strawberries, then whisk with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
10 - Drizzle glaze over cooled brownies, cut into squares, and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberries keep these brownies incredibly moist without making them feel heavy or soggy
  • You get that perfect crackly top on the outside while the inside stays fudgy and tender
  • They come together in one bowl with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, pull them out when that toothpick still has some moist crumbs on it or they will dry out quickly
  • The strawberries add moisture, so these need a full cooling period to achieve that fudgy texture everyone loves
03 -
  • If your strawberries are not very sweet, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the batter
  • White chocolate chips folded into the batter make these even more special

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