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The Best Easy Strawberry Brownies

Sally Thompson
Fudgy, fruity, and fantastically pink—The Best Easy Strawberry Brownies are your new go-to treat for every season. This quick and simple dessert recipe uses a strawberry cake mix base to create irresistibly chewy brownies with rich berry flavor and bursts of creamy white chocolate chips. Whether you need a fun idea for a birthday, Valentine's Day, or just want something different from the classic chocolate treat, this recipe hits all the marks. These strawberry bars are an ideal pick for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or even picnic food ideas. They're fast to make, perfectly sweet, and totally crave-worthy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 brownies
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried strawberries optional
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 –2 tablespoons milk for glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract or pink food coloring for glaze, optional

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease.
  • 2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • 3. Gradually stir in the strawberry cake mix until a thick batter forms.
  • 4. Fold in white chocolate chips and some of the freeze-dried strawberries if using.
  • 5. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • 6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • 7. Let brownies cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • 8. For glaze: mix powdered sugar, milk, and extract or coloring. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
  • 9. Let the glaze set before slicing.
  • 10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Let brownies cool fully before glazing to avoid a runny mess.
For cleaner cuts, chill the brownies before slicing.
Freeze-dried strawberries on top give a bakery-worthy look and extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 21g
Keyword cake mix recipe, easy dessert, party dessert, quick baking, strawberry brownies, sweet snacks
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