Easy Strawberry Brownies (Print version)
Fudgy chocolate squares loaded with fresh strawberry chunks and topped with sweet strawberry glaze.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving 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.
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.
09 - For the optional glaze: Puree the strawberries, then whisk together with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
10 - Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The strawberry chunks create these little jammy surprises in every bite that nobody expects but everyone immediately wants more of.
- These come together in under an hour with pantry staples and that carton of strawberries you were wondering what to do with.
02 -
- Overmixing once the flour is added will make these tough instead of fudgy, so put the whisk down and switch to a spatula as soon as the dry ingredients hit the bowl.
- The toothpick test is tricky here because of the strawberry chunks—look for moist crumbs, not a clean skewer, or you'll end up with dry brownies.
03 -
- Lining your pan with parchment paper in both directions creates that sling effect that makes removal effortless and cleanup non-existent.
- Letting the glaze set for about 15 minutes before cutting gives you clean lines instead of a messy strawberry puddle.