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Strawberry Shortcake Brownies

Strawberry Shortcake Brownies

Soft strawberry shortcake brownies topped with creamy frosting and golden cookie crumble. Perfect spring dessert bars.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15.25-ounce box strawberry cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 cup golden sandwich cookies crushed
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Press thick batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set in the center. Allow brownies to cool completely. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until fluffy. Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies. In a separate bowl, mix crushed cookies, strawberry gelatin powder, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over frosting. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft texture. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting. Chill before slicing for clean layers. Store in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze unfrosted brownies up to 2 months.