Strawberry Brownies Fudgy Squares (Printable Version)

Fudgy strawberry squares with a glossy strawberry glaze—sweet, tender, and ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 large eggs, at 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 the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and strawberry puree until thoroughly blended.
03 - Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture, whisking until smooth and fully integrated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing only until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the baked slab to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry puree and lemon juice (if using) until smooth and pourable.
10 - Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled brownies, allow to set for 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze soaks in, leaving a sticky-crisp top you’ll be sneaking bites from before serving.
  • It’s a breeze to whip up with pantry staples plus a handful of strawberries—easy enough for last-minute dessert cravings.
02 -
  • Napping the glaze on before brownies are fully cool will make it run and melt right off—patience pays here.
  • I once skipped straining the strawberry puree and ended up with tiny seeds dotting the brownies; nice for crunch, but the smooth version is a treat.
03 -
  • Let the brownies cool completely before glazing for clean, glossy topping that doesn’t run.
  • Tasting the strawberry puree before mixing helps you balance sugar and lemon—each batch of berries is different.

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