Easy Strawberry Brownies

i came up with this recipe while texting my boyfriend, Preston, one boring day. This is our favorite recipe, even though we have a dozen takes on it... you can easily add your own twist.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 665 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup water
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• cooking spray
• 1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Duncan Hines®)
• 12 strawberries, hulled and halved
• 12 pitted cherries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips. Pour mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Let cool in the pan, about 20 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and place on a wire rack.

Step 4

Place remaining semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Place white chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl. Heat each bowl in the microwave until chips are melted, about 1 minute each.

Step 5

Place 2 halves of a cut strawberry on top of each brownie with tops touching. Drizzle semisweet chocolate over brownies and let cool briefly. Drizzle white chocolate over brownies and let cool briefly.

Step 6

Spread whipped topping over strawberries and brownies. Place a cherry in the center; drizzle additional chocolate on. Let stand until set.