Chocolate Strawberry Bars (Print)

Rich chocolate bars topped with a strawberry glaze.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup chocolate chips.
02 - 1/4 tsp salt.
03 - 2 cups sugar.
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour.
05 - 1/2 cup strawberries, mashed.
06 - 1 tbsp milk.
07 - 1 cup butter.
08 - 2 tbsp strawberry puree.
09 - 4 large eggs.
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
12 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder.

# Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch pan while it warms up.
02 - In a pan, melt butter. Take it off the heat and mix in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until it’s evenly combined.
03 - Gradually add in the sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir everything until it's all mixed in.
04 - Gently stir in the mashed strawberries and chocolate chips.
05 - Spread the batter into your greased pan. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the center is set.
06 - Once the brownies are cool, combine powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk. Whisk until smooth for the topping.
07 - Spread the glaze across the cooled brownies, then cut them up and decorate with fresh strawberries if you’d like.

# Notes:

01 - Chocolate lovers will adore these, especially with the fruity surprise of strawberries.
02 - The sweet glaze and fresh strawberries give a nice balance to the rich, chocolatey base.