Description
These Strawberry Lime White Chocolate Gooey Bars are a delightful treat combining tangy fresh strawberries and zesty lime with rich white chocolate chips. Baked to perfection, these bars offer a slightly gooey center with a chewy texture, making them a perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang for easy removal of the bars later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, creating a sweet butter base.
- Add Flavorings: Incorporate the large egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, and fresh lime juice into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to blend all flavors evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking the fruit pieces too much.
- Transfer to Pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top for an even bake.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking until the edges are set but the center still has a slight gooeyness, ensuring moistness.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before using the parchment overhang to lift them out and slice into 9 bars for serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and juiciness.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain the gooey center texture.
- Allow bars to cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different citrus twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
