Description
Delight in these Glazed Blueberry Brownies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and fresh blueberry flavors topped with a luscious blueberry glaze. These moist, fudgy brownies balance sweetness and tartness beautifully, making an irresistible dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons blueberry juice or puréed blueberries (strained)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and slightly fluffy.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Sift together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Add blueberries and chocolate chips: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries and optional semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy texture.
- Cool the brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before applying the glaze. This helps the glaze to set properly without melting into the brownies.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, blueberry juice or strained purée, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the brownies: Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the cooled brownies. Allow the glaze to set before slicing into 16 squares for serving.
Notes
- Frozen blueberries can be used directly from the freezer without thawing to prevent them from bleeding into the batter.
- For a more intense blueberry flavor, swirl a tablespoon of blueberry jam into the batter before baking.
