Strawberry Crunch Brownies (Ready-to-Print Version)

Chewy blondies combined with creamy frosting and a crunchy strawberry topping for a delightful treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 1 box strawberry cake mix
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder

→ Frosting

05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
08 - 3 tablespoons milk

→ Strawberry Crunch Topping

09 - 20 golden Oreos
10 - 4 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
11 - 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, melted unsalted butter, eggs, and strawberry gelatin powder until fully blended.
03 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, mixing until smooth and spreadable consistency is achieved.
05 - Pulse golden Oreos in a food processor until crumbly. Combine Oreo crumbs with strawberry gelatin powder and melted salted butter until evenly mixed.
06 - Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over cooled baked blondies. Generously sprinkle strawberry crunch topping on top, pressing lightly to adhere. Add extra crumbled Oreos if desired.
07 - Slice into squares and enjoy immediately or store for later consumption.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Ensure blondies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.