Chocolate Strawberry Streusel Bars Fair Prize Winner
Indulge in the winning combination of flavors with these Chocolate Strawberry Streusel Bars, a fair prize-worthy treat that's sure to impress! Featuring a buttery, golden crust layered with sweet strawberry preserves, fresh diced strawberries, and a decadent streusel topping studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance of fruity brightness and chocolaty richness. The tender oat-streusel layer adds just the right amount of crunch, while the easy-to-follow method makes this recipe approachable for bakers of all levels. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a midweek dessert, these bars are a versatile crowd-pleaser you’ll want to bake again and again. Ready in just over an hour and serving 16 delightful squares, this recipe is an irresistible blend of textures and flavors that makes it a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 unit large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the beaten egg until the dough begins to form. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough for the streusel topping and press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool slightly.
Spread the strawberry preserves evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the diced strawberries on top.
In a medium bowl, combine the reserved dough with the rolled oats, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix until a crumbly streusel forms.
Evenly distribute the streusel mixture over the strawberry layer, gently pressing it down to adhere.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 squares or bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 107 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
