Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, sliced, and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Topping
- 6 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao or higher), for coating
- Fresh halved strawberries, for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and slice the fresh strawberries, and pat them dry thoroughly to prevent excess moisture. Melt the butter and chop chocolate chunks if using.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl until fully combined and lump-free.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Fold Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently just until no streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Add Strawberries and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the sliced strawberries and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without breaking up the berries too much.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with a few moist crumbs, ensuring a fudgy texture.
- Create the Chocolate Covered Topping: Allow the brownies to cool slightly. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then drizzle or spread it evenly over the top. Press a few halved strawberries gently onto the chocolate before it sets for the signature appearance.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother mixing and more uniform batter.
- Don’t overbake; check a few minutes early to maintain fudginess.
- Pat dry strawberries carefully to avoid excess moisture affecting texture.
- Chill the batter in the fridge for 30 minutes to deepen chocolate flavor, if desired.
- Choose high quality chocolate for the topping to ensure smoothness and rich taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Not gluten-free by default; can be made gluten-free with substitutions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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