Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Squares (Printable)

Fudgy strawberry brownies with a glossy glaze and tender center; bright berry flavor in 16 squares.

# 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until fully blended.
03 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until the batter is smooth and cohesive.
04 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
06 - Pour the prepared batter into the baking pan and use a spatula to level the surface.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center yields a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow brownies to cool fully in the pan before glazing.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and optional lemon juice until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies. Let set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Baking these feels like a playful secret shortcut to spring, no matter the weather outside.
  • The sweet strawberry glaze transforms an everyday brownie into something that feels just a little bit fancy.
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I rushed the cooling—and ended up with strawberry brownie crumbles (still delicious, just messy).
  • Using room-temperature eggs really does make the batter come together; cold eggs will seize up the butter.
03 -
  • Bake just until the edges pull away from the sides for perfectly chewy brownies—overbaking gives dry cake.
  • Let the glaze set all the way before stacking or wrapping, so each square looks as lovely as it tastes.

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