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.
Small batch brownies for 3 or 4 topped with strawberry jam swirl and strawberry glaze. I use a bread loaf pan to make small batch brownies. You'll get 4 brownies. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Strawberry Swirl Brownies
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 255Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
Alexa @ Sweet Little Kitchen says
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!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
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!
Matea says
Wow :o These brownies look beyond-words delicious! I'll take my pan of these over flowers any day :)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Oh man, loooove that glaze! These brownies definitely say "i love you"!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
omg these look amazing. I'm flying solo this Valentine's day, so I'll totally be eating brownies instead!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
swirls! always a sucker for swirls, and strawberries ;)
Christine @ A Sprinkle of This and that says
Amazing! Can't wait to make for Valentine's Day!
Elyse says
These look amazing! I may have to make two batches! ;)
Lynn @ Order in the Kitchen says
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
Julie says
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!