Strawberry Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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1/4 tsp baking powder.
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil.
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Fresh strawberries, washed and dried.
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Sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional, for decoration).
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Mix in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. The batter will be thick.
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Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of each berry. Let excess chocolate drip off.
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Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray. If desired, sprinkle with crushed nuts or sprinkles and let the chocolate set.
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Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into squares.
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Top each brownie square with a chocolate-dipped strawberry or serve the strawberries alongside.
# Notes:
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Be sure the strawberries are completely dry before dipping them in chocolate to help the chocolate adhere better.
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For a more decadent presentation, sprinkle crushed nuts or sprinkles on the dipped strawberries before the chocolate sets.