Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 box (18.5 oz) brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
- ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 cup crushed golden Oreos
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownie Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to package instructions, mixing the eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
2. Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- In a bowl, mix together the crushed freeze-dried strawberries, crushed golden Oreos, and melted butter.
- Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
3. Assemble & Bake
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping evenly over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but the brownies remain moist.
4. Optional White Chocolate Drizzle
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle white chocolate chips on top to let them slightly melt.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- Homemade Brownies – Use your favorite from-scratch brownie recipe instead of boxed mix.
- Extra Crunch – Add more crushed Oreos for an extra crispy topping.
- Strawberry Drizzle – Drizzle strawberry sauce over the cooled brownies for a fruitier touch.
- Cheesecake Swirl – Swirl in sweetened cream cheese for a cheesecake brownie version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
