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Delicious Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Gooey Bars

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These gooey bars combine a tender, fruity strawberry layer with a rich chocolate coating, perfect for a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan lightly or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, toss the halved strawberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Let sit for 15 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon the macerated strawberries and their juices evenly over this layer.
  6. Dollop the remaining batter on top and spread carefully to cover the strawberries.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (or butter) together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, or use a double boiler.
  10. Pour melted chocolate evenly over cooled bars and spread with a spatula if needed. Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  11. Once chocolate has set, cut into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep bars gooey. Let strawberries macerate to avoid soggy bars. Cool bars completely before adding chocolate topping to prevent melting or slipping. Melt chocolate slowly in short bursts to avoid burning.

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