Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Squares (Printable)

Fudgy strawberry squares with a glossy glaze—simple method, vibrant berry flavor, great for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 cup strawberry puree, fresh or frozen, pureed and strained

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Strawberry Glaze

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree
11 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until fully integrated.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Fold dry ingredients into the wet batter until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields moist crumbs.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Let glaze set for 15 minutes, then cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No one ever expects brownies to taste like fresh strawberries and the surprise is always worth it.
  • Sweet-tart glaze gives each square a gorgeous finish and a burst of flavor that makes them disappear fast at potlucks.
02 -
  • Once, I made these with still-warm brownies and the glaze promptly vanished into the crumb—learn from my mess and let them cool first.
  • Switching half the puree for strawberry jam makes them wildly fragrant and extra pink, a discovery from one rainy day baking session.
03 -
  • Don’t overmix your batter—a light hand keeps brownies chewy, not tough.
  • Pureeing fresh strawberries is easiest with a blender, but straining keeps the texture dreamy and smooth.

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