Strawberry Brownies (aka Strawberry Bars) are super easy to make. Only a few ingredients are needed, including a box of cake mix! The touch of strawberry jam and white chocolate send them into another world of delicious.
Strawberries and brownies are two words that you don’t typically hear used in the same sentence. If you love them separately (and who doesn’t?!) then you are going to LOVE them together. This is one of those super easy dessert recipes that you’ll add to your rotation and make for parties and holidays.
I first made these beauties a few years ago, back when my boys were both little-little (sniff). I vividly remember them tasting them for the first time. The ooo-ing and ahh-ing was off the charts. This is such a great quick and easy dessert recipe to have in your back pocket for those times when you have to make a sweet dessert quickly!
HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY BROWNIES RECIPE
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment and spray lightly. In a large bowl, combine:
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15.25-oz. package strawberry cake mix
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3/4 cup butter, melted
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1/3 cup evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix well with a spoon or hand mixer and spread batter evenly into pan (only 2/3!), pressing with fingertips. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
STEP 2
Sprinkle white chocolate chips evenly over the partially cooked brownies. Drop strawberry jam in dollops over the top. Drop the remaining batter over the top in clumps (it will not be completely covered). Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.
RECIPE TIPS
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Change up the flavors of these brownies by using different varieties of cake mix. Chocolate, white, yellow, lemon or funfetti would all be delicious!
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Be careful not to overcook these! They should be soft in the center, but should jiggle uniformly when you lightly shake the pan.
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For an extra fresh pan of bars, add 1 cup of fresh strawberries that have been hulled and chopped to the batter.
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A simple icing would taste amazing drizzled over the tops! Mix powdered sugar with a few tablespoons of milk!
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White chocolate chips can be replaced with any other variety of chocolate.
OTHER DELICIOUS STRAWBERRY RECIPES
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Strawberry Muffins are a great way to use up fresh strawberries. Great for breakfast or an after-school snack!
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This delicious layer cake is infused with strawberries inside and out. It is flavorful and moist and the frosting is to die for!
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This fruity bundt cake is the perfect light and fruity dessert for any gathering! It is easy to make and a total crowd pleaser.
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This no-bake, FRESH Strawberry Pie is a great dessert for gatherings of any kind. It is super easy to prepare and it is packed with delicious strawberry flavor!
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Frozen Strawberries and Cream Dessert – Yummy, creamy, fruity, crunchy frozen dessert!
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Strawberry Lemonade – The perfect summer drink that the whole family will enjoy!
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Steak Salad with and Ginger Sauce – This salad will blow your socks off! Steak combined with quinoa, strawberries and ginger sauce is like heaven in your delicious little salad bowl.
WHAT TO SERVE AT A PARTY
I LOVE party food, so you have come to the right place if you are looking for recipes to make for your next gathering. Here are some options for you that will be easy, delicious and crowd-pleasing!
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Fruit Pizza – The classic, crowd-pleasing Fruit Pizza has a cookie dough crust, dreamy cream cheese frosting and a colorful top layer of fruit and a tasty glaze. Great appetizer/dessert for parties of any kind, any time of the year!
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Sausage Cheese Dip – Sausage Cheese Dip is easy to make (let your crockpot do the work for you!), cheesy, flavorful and totally irresistible! Serve as an appetizer at your next party and it won’t last long. Only 6 ingredients required for this delicious party food!
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7-Layer Taco Dip – This is the best 7-Layer Taco Dip you’ll ever meet! It’s the perfect appetizer and party food and it is always the first thing to get devoured.
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Crockpot Meatballs – These require only a few ingredients with only a few minutes of prep. They are SO EASY to make, totally packed with delicious flavor and great for game-day parties or holidays. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip – This hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a party staple! People always get excited about this dip and its so easy to make! It’s a filling, cheesy snack or appetizer that you can put on pita squares, crackers or chips. Let your slow cooker do all of the work for you!
Easy Strawberry Brownies
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter melted
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, evaporated milk and vanilla. Mix well and spread two-thirds of the batter into prepared pan, pressing with fingertips. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle white chocolate chips evenly over the partially cooked brownies. Drop the jam in dollups over the top. Drop the remaining batter over the top in clumps (it will not be completely covered). Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.
I just made this recipe & it was awesome!!!! Works with any flavor cake mix and jam combination…you can get creative with this one for sure 😉
I did… Party rainbow chip cake mix, raspberry jam & M&Ms….Maily because I was improvising with what I had in the pantry, but regardless, a WONDERFUL dessert!!
Thank you for sharing this!!
So glad you loved these, Krissy! I know, I love the options with it and the freedom to get creative. I love the combo you used!!
Megan