Fudgy Strawberry White Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1¾ cup freeze dried strawberries
02 - 1/2 cup butter, ghee, or coconut oil
03 - 8 ounces white chocolate bars (Ghirardelli recommended)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 tablespoon milk (dairy-free works)
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1¼ cup gluten-free all purpose flour with xanthan gum
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Strawberry Icing

10 - 1½ cups powdered sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed

→ Optional

12 - 3 drops red food coloring

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and grease uncovered sides. Grind freeze dried strawberries to powder in food processor, reserve 1 tablespoon for icing.
02 - Melt butter and white chocolate together. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
03 - Fold in strawberry powder and flour until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
04 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are light brown and middle is set. Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pan using parchment paper. Cool completely.
05 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and reserved strawberry powder. Adjust consistency with milk if needed. Spread over cooled brownies and let set before cutting into 16 squares.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made dairy-free using alternative milk and coconut oil
02 - Keeps at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for 1 week
03 - Can be frozen for up to 6 months