These rich and fudgy brownies are topped with crushed “dirt” cookies and decorated with chocolate-dipped strawberry “carrots” for a cute, garden-inspired treat!
Author:Beth
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:12 brownies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
1 cupunsalted butter, melted
1 cupgranulated sugar
¾ cupbrown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
1 cupall-purpose flour
¾ cupunsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonbaking powder
½ cupchocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)
Green sprinkles or green frosting (optional, for “carrot leaves”)
Instructions
Make the Brownies:
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
Make the Carrot Strawberries:
Melt Candy: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt orange candy melts with ½ teaspoon vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip Strawberries: Hold each strawberry by the green leaves and dip into the melted chocolate, coating evenly. Let excess drip off.
Create Carrot Texture: Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper. Using a fork or spoon, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the strawberries for a “carrot” effect. Let set for 15 minutes at room temperature or chill in the fridge for faster setting.
Assemble the Carrot Patch Brownies:
Crush the Oreos: Place Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush into fine crumbs to create “dirt.”
Cut the Brownies: Slice the cooled brownies into squares.
Decorate: Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the brownies. Gently press a “carrot” strawberry into the center of each brownie. Add green sprinkles or pipe green frosting around the base of the carrot if desired.
Serve & Enjoy!
Notes
Make It Extra Fun: Use chocolate pudding as a thin layer under the “dirt” for more texture.
Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days (since strawberries are perishable).
Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free chocolate and substitute butter with coconut oil.