Description
Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies bring pure joy to your chocolate cravings, melting delicate fruit and rich cocoa into one delectable treat. Baked with love, these brownies offer a sweet surprise perfect for sharing with someone special.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the oven to a precise 350°F, positioning your rack in the center for even heating.
- Thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove butter from heat and vigorously whisk in 2 cups granulated sugar until smooth and integrated.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the butter mixture, adding 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and blending until completely combined.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt directly into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
- Carefully fold 1 cup chopped strawberries throughout the batter, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer using a rubber spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Fresh strawberries work best when they’re ripe but still firm, ensuring they don’t turn mushy during baking.
- Fold strawberries gently into the batter to prevent breaking them and creating too much moisture.
- Dust your chopped strawberries with a light coating of flour before adding them to the batter to help prevent sinking.
- For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine, which will maintain the rich texture of the brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 41 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg