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Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies

Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies

A quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dessert for busy moms and anyone with a sweet tooth.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
For the Strawberry Sweetheart Swirl:
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Medium Bowl
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
    1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
    1/4 cup milk
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices (about 5 minutes). Let cool slightly.
    1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the strawberry mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the strawberry mixture into the brownie batter.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve, savor, and enjoy!