Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• For the strawberry swirl, combine the fresh strawberries and sugar in a small blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
• Dollop spoonfuls of the strawberry puree over the brownie batter. Then, pour the remaining brownie batter over the strawberry puree.
• Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the strawberry puree into the brownie batter. Be careful not to over-swirl.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter).
• Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.