Easy Strawberry Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with fresh strawberries and optional sweet glaze.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a small bowl, mash the diced strawberries with a fork until juicy but retaining some texture. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
04 - Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently until just incorporated—avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold the mashed strawberries into the batter until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center shows moist crumbs.
07 - Let brownies cool entirely in the pan before glazing or cutting.
08 - Puree the glaze strawberries, then whisk with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
09 - Cut into squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The fudgy chocolate base pairs perfectly with fresh strawberry pockets throughout
  • Ready in under an hour with pantry staples plus one box of berries
  • The optional glaze transforms them into something that looks like it came from a bakery
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of fudgy brownies, so pull them when you see those moist crumbs on your tester
  • The strawberries add moisture so these may need a couple extra minutes compared to standard brownies
03 -
  • Pat diced strawberries dry before mashing if they seem especially juicy to prevent soggy brownies
  • Use ripe but still firm strawberries for the best texture and flavor distribution

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