Chocolate Streusel Bars
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-meets-crunch treat with these Chocolate Streusel Bars! This easy recipe combines a buttery, crumbly shortbread-style base with a luscious layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts for added texture. Topped with a golden brown sugar-infused streusel, each bite offers the perfect balance of rich chocolate and delicate crunch. Ready in under 1 hour, these bars are ideal for holiday desserts, potlucks, or a quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, with minimal prep and common pantry ingredients, this recipe is as convenient as it is irresistible. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate decadent experience or pack them as a delightful on-the-go snack!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the streusel topping.
To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a soft, even consistency.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the dough base. If using chopped nuts, sprinkle those on top of the chocolate chips.
In a small bowl, mix the reserved 1 cup of crumb mixture with the light brown sugar. Stir until combined and crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the chocolate and nuts layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the streusel topping is golden brown and the edges are set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
Cut into 16 squares or bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.3 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.4 g | 847% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1801 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 668.7 g | 243% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.9 g | 103% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 886 mg | 19% | |
*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.
