Easy Strawberry Brownies (Printable)

Fudgy brownies swirled with fresh strawberries and optional glaze. Quick 45-minute dessert perfect for any occasion.

# 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 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 strawberry juices create these gorgeous pink swirls in the batter while keeping everything incredibly moist
  • They come together in one bowl with no fancy equipment, perfect for last minute dessert cravings
02 -
  • These brownies continue to firm up as they cool, so taking them out when they still seem slightly underdone is actually correct
  • The strawberries add extra moisture, so these stay fresh longer than regular brownies but the glaze makes them softer on top
03 -
  • Line your pan with parchment paper and leave overhangs on the sides, then just lift the whole batch out to cut clean squares
  • Use ripe strawberries that are deeply red, as pale berries will not give you that vibrant pink color or strong flavor

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