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Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars

Irresistibly Indulgent Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars

These Strawberry Crunch Brownie Bars combine rich chocolate and fresh strawberries for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened for balanced sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute almond extract
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Sliced
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Crushed Graham Crackers Can substitute with crushed cookies or nuts

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter. Stir in the cocoa powder and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in two eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour gently until just combined.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, add 1 cup of sliced strawberries, then cover with the remaining batter.
  6. Sprinkle ½ cup of crushed graham crackers on top and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and allow the bars to cool completely for cleaner cuts.

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