Easy Strawberry Brownies (Print Version)

Fudgy chocolate treats dotted with fresh strawberries and finished with 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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a small bowl, mash the diced strawberries with a fork until juicy but still chunky. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
04 - Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined—do not overmix.
05 - Fold in the mashed strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before glazing.
09 - Puree the strawberries, then whisk together with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is incredible—fudgy and rich with pockets of warm, jammy strawberries
  • They come together in under an hour with ingredients you probably have right now
  • That chocolate-strawberry combo hits the same satisfaction as a fancy chocolate-covered strawberry dessert
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy—pull them out when that toothpick still has moist crumbs attached
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent the batter from separating
  • The glaze is completely optional but adds that bakery finish if you are serving these for a special occasion
03 -
  • Use strawberries that are slightly underripe—they hold their shape better during baking
  • Let the glaze sit for 5 minutes before drizzling so it thickens slightly

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