Strawberry Swirl Brownie Bars
Delightful Strawberry Swirl Brownie Bars offer a comforting embrace to anyone with a sweet tooth, capturing the essence of summer with every bite while being simple enough for busy weekday baking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter over low heat, then stir in the granulated and brown sugars. Allow to cool slightly, then add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Mash the strawberries in a small bowl, adding sugar if desired for sweetness.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, dollop strawberries, swirl them in, top with remaining batter and repeat swirling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Measure flour carefully for accuracy.
Use room temperature eggs for easier mixing.
Allow brownies to cool to cut easily.