I’m not one to brag, but please, let me brag.
Someone told me that my brownies are better than any relationship they’ve ever been in. I’m thinking back to some of the poor souls I’ve dated, and I definitely should have passed on the guy and taken the fudgey brownie instead. Many times, actually. My brownies are exceeding in richness (unlike some of the men I’ve dated), and their chewiness and charm knows no bounds (unlike most of the men I’ve dated).
If Prince Charming isn’t on your horizon this Valentine’s Day, I say my brownies are a better substitute. Don’t settle for a dud who forgets to make a reservation and rushes you through dinner, hoping you won’t order dessert. Stay home and hang out with my brownies instead. You’ll be happier. Trust me. A sure thing is always better than taking a chance.
My brownies (like always) are made in a standard-size 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. When you cut them down the middle, you get two large bakery-sized brownies. Sure, you can slice them smaller and get 4 medium-sized brownies, but there’s really no need. You know you’re going to eat half, so just go ahead and do it. I’m here for you when it’s over.
My sweet neighbor gave me a precious jar of her strawberry jam from this summer. Maybe I’m a simple girl, but I’d rather have a homemade jar of jam made with home-grown strawberries than roses any day. When she brought me the jar, I immediately opened it and started eating it with a spoon. Swirling it into brownies and making a glaze for the top was my second thought.
So, let’s recap: brownies > most men. Unless you found your Prince Charming. If so, I’d recommend sharing these brownies with him.
Strawberry Swirl Brownies
Small batch brownies for 3 or 4 topped with strawberry jam swirl and strawberry glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
For the glaze:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 2-3 tablespoons of milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325, and line a 9 x 5" bread loaf pan with parchment paper (or, grease it very well).
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, sugar and cocoa powder. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Stir the mixture very well, then add the salt and vanilla. Stir and let cool for 1 minute.
- Next, add the egg, and stir until incorporated.
- Sprinkle in the flour, and then give the batter about 50 brisk strokes using a wooden spoon.
- Scrape the batter into the loaf pan, and top with the strawberry jam. Swirl the jam into the brownies with a toothpick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs.
- Whisk together all the glaze ingredients, adding more milk to make it pourable.
- Slice the brownies into 2 or 4 pieces, and drizzle with glaze.
Notes
I use a bread loaf pan to make small batch brownies. You'll get 4 brownies.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
Christina! first off, congrats on the book!!! I can’t wait to get it! and secondly, I’m sooo happy for you! what an exciting time in your life! the baby on the way, the book, and new doggie. . your house is busting with love and excitement for sure! :) ok, love these brownies! they would for sure be more dependable and responsible than any guy! :P and love the strawberry jam!!!
Forget Dear Abby. Lady, you have all the right advice! Also, since my prince charming won’t do fruit with chocolate, I’ll take him AND both brownies. Best. Valentine’s. Ever.
You are not helping me not gain weight before April. And, I have several jars of homemade strawberry jam that’s begging to be made into these brownies. Send help.
These brownies! I’ve got to make them soon. Love that you swirled strawberry jam into the batter AND drizzled on a strawberry glaze!
Oh it’s going to be me and these brownies this Valentines Day. And I’m no complaining about that!
this looks yummy. i don’t have strawberry jam at the moment but do you think blueberry jam would work? thanks! congrats on your book, and you baby!! :)
Hi Paige! Sure, any type of jam that you like would be good :)
Roses are overrated. Give me the fresh strawberry jam any day! Or these brownies! I’d be tempted to eat the entire loaf myself!
Ohhh yesss you did girl! I love my man, buuuut a good pan of brownies (with that glaze!) comes in a super close second!
Now, these are some sexy brownies!!! Also, just ordered your cookbook…so excited!!
Hubba, hubba. You’re coming here for Valentine’s Day, right?
That glaze is to die for!
Brownies are my favorite dessert ever to exist. And if these are better than any relationship, I want to date them immediately.
Strawberries + chocolate, my favorite combo! Love these brownies!
These look amazing. I LOVE strawberries and chocolate, and these brownies are perfection!
jam and a spoon make me SO very happy, but a brownie to go with that jam is even better!
Oh wow these look so good! I’m totally going to make a batch or two for the lab I work in, because even us single nerds deserve a little love. Haha!
It’s like chocolate covered strawberries in brownie form! Perfect!
Here I was thinking I needed to find a date for V-Day. Done…and…done. I’ll eat the whole loaf pan, thankyouverymuch ;)
I do have a prince charming in my life but I want these brownies anyway!
These brownies are fabulous Christina! I’m all about sweet jam swirled into a chewy chocolatey brownie! You are totally right too, no need to cut into 4 pieces, right down the center will work just fine for me!
These look incredible – I’ve always enjoyed fruit and chocolate, so this looks right up my alley. I may try a raspberry variation as well!
Okay where is your neighborhood and when can I move there? I want neighbors who deliver fresh jam! I’m always the one who makes the jam. Regardless, that is a bold statement about the brownies. Definitely pinning this now!
Wow :o These brownies look beyond-words delicious! I’ll take my pan of these over flowers any day :)
Oh man, loooove that glaze! These brownies definitely say “i love you”!
omg these look amazing. I’m flying solo this Valentine’s day, so I’ll totally be eating brownies instead!
swirls! always a sucker for swirls, and strawberries ;)
Amazing! Can’t wait to make for Valentine’s Day!
These look amazing! I may have to make two batches! ;)
OMGGG WHYYYYY am I doing Whole30?!!?!? I NEED these immediately… so I’ll put them on my “to make” list the second this is over…may even make them for my bridal shower (since that’s when I’m ending Whole30)! Love love love
Yesssss. I even have an open jar of strawberry jam from this summer open in my fridge right now, thanks to a freelance piece I was working on this weekend!
i will be sharing this with my prince charming, also its his birthday right around the same time. you have made gift gifting process a lot easier this year :)
LOL I could not stop laughing when you were comparing the richness and charm of your browines to the guys you’ve dated — lol!! These look AAAHHMAZING! And, the added strawberry – such.a.good.idea.!!
These are definitely brag worthy!!! They look amazing!!!
I’m actually eating one of these brownies as I’m writing this comment! So delicious served warm. The batter came together super quick. I’m picky about the texture of brownies, these are spot on!
You are the best, Brit! Thanks for letting me know :)
Oh yes. This single lady needs a brownie for Valentines Day for sure!
I just made these, and your right better than the guys I’ve been out with! I love the addition of Strawberry Jam. It cuts the chocolate nicely. Thanks for sharing. Excited to see your new book.
Ugh!!!! SO GOOD. Will have to try this strawberry topping with my GF batter. So excited for the book and all your success!! congrats lady. xoxox
Yesssss those brownies look AMAZING! :)
If these are anything like a cracked-out, fudgy chocolate covered strawberry, I’m SO IN.
These brownies are perfect! I’m not a big strawberry jam kinda girl so instead I used cherry, still amazing!
I made them they tasted really good
Looks delicious! :)
Wow, this look really good. We’re just starting to have fresh strawberries here in WI, so I might cook down a few with some sugar to make this recipe. Beautiful as always!
What type of flour?
All-purpose.
Hi Christina….may I know if its possible to double the recipe for 8x8inch pan?
thanks!
Hi Chris,
I don’t test my recipes any other way than you see written. I’m sorry!