Strawberry Brownies by Shebakes212

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
• 1/2 cup (85g) white or dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts; let cool slightly for 2 minutes.
3. Whisk sugar into the melted butter until combined, then add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; fold gently with a spatula until just combined — do not overmix.
5. Fold in diced strawberries and chocolate chips if using, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Arrange a few extra strawberry slices on top for decoration if desired.
7. Bake for 28–32 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
8. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before lifting out and slicing into 12 squares.