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. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
3. Add the vanilla extract and stir in until incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
6. Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
7. Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the diced fresh strawberries on top.
8. Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberry filling to create a gooey top layer.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are set.
10. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.