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Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Frosted Fudge Bars

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Rich, fudgy dessert bars topped with fresh strawberry frosting and dipped in glossy chocolate, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. While baking, puree fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth or slightly textured as preferred.
  7. Beat softened butter for frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy, 3-5 minutes.
  8. Allow fudge base to cool completely, then spread strawberry frosting evenly over the top.
  9. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, or use a double boiler until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or dip frosted bars in melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, or spread chocolate evenly on top. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
  11. Lift bars out using parchment overhang, cut into squares or rectangles, and serve.

Notes

Ensure the fudge base is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting. Use high-quality Dutch-processed cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Keep knife warm when slicing bars for clean cuts.

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