Description
Strawberry Shortcake Brownies combine a soft, strawberry-flavored brownie base with rich, creamy frosting and a crunchy Golden Oreo-strawberry crumble topping. These layered treats deliver classic strawberry shortcake flavors in a fun, portable dessert bar. Perfect for gatherings, these brownies balance fruity, tangy, and sweet notes with their vibrant, festive appearance and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 sleeve Golden Oreos
- remaining strawberry gelatin
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of strawberry gelatin until well combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract until combined using an electric mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies.
- Place the Golden Oreos in a food processor and pulse until broken into pieces.
- Sprinkle the remaining strawberry gelatin over the Oreo crumbs. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then pulse a few more times to combine.
- Sprinkle the cookie crumbles over the frosted brownies, pressing them down gently into the frosting.
- Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
Notes
Substitute any strawberry cake mix or use vanilla mix with extra gelatin for flavor. For gluten-free, use GF cake mix and cookies. Make brownies a day ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; freeze un-frosted brownies for up to 2 months. If brownies turn out dense or dry, slightly underbake or add an extra tablespoon of butter. Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Brownies