Indulge your taste buds with the delightful combination of strawberries and rich chocolate in these Fudgy Strawberry Brownies. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a decadent dessert for chocolate lovers, these brownies offer a moist texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in strawberries: Gently fold the diced strawberries and chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
Pour into the pan: Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking dish.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Slice and serve: Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve.
