Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Strawberry Brownies, combining rich cocoa with fresh strawberries and strawberry jam for a fruity twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly sweet and tender, these brownies are enhanced with optional mini chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Optional
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth without overmixing.
- Add Strawberries and Jam: Gently fold in the mashed fresh strawberries and strawberry jam to infuse the batter with fruity flavor and moisture.
- Prepare Batter: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the greased or parchment-lined pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform thickness.
- Add Chocolate Chips: If using, sprinkle the mini chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter to add extra bursts of chocolate.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares for serving. This ensures clean slices and optimal texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness in the brownies.
- Parchment paper lining makes removing the brownies from the pan much easier and reduces sticking.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the brownies tender.
- Mini chocolate chips are optional but add a nice texture and deeper chocolate flavor.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
