Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. This ensures your delicious Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies won't stick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk them together until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.1 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough brownies. A few streaks of flour are perfectly fine.
- Gently fold in the finely diced fresh strawberries and the white chocolate chips into the brownie batter. Distribute them evenly throughout the mixture.1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and finely diced (about 1/4-inch pieces), 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Spread it out with a spatula to ensure a smooth, even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached – not wet batter. The edges should look set. Overbaking can result in dry brownies.
- Let the Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for fudgy brownies! Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares using a sharp knife.
- For an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal, garnish the cooled brownies with extra sliced strawberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving your delightful Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies.extra sliced strawberries, powdered sugar
Notes
Once completely cooled, store leftover Strawberry Sweetheart Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, wrap individual brownies tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep well in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.