Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract and stir in until incorporated.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

6. 6

   Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.

7. 7

   Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the diced fresh strawberries on top.

8. 8

   Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberry filling to create a gooey top layer.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are set.

10. 10

    Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.