Strawberry Chocolate Chip Bars

Your little ones will squeal with delight when they bite into these super yummy bars. Remember to pack a few extra pieces to share with their lunch buddies.

Makes 10 to 12 bars  Prep Time 15 minutes  Baking Time 45 to 55 minutes

For the crust
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, cut into cubes and chilled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 small egg, beaten

3/4 cup strawberry jam
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1  Preheat oven to 325ºF.

2  Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add vanilla and lightly moisten the crumb mixture with the beaten egg.

3  Reserve 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture. Press down remaining mixture onto a 9x9-inch square pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Press down remaining mixture onto a 9x9-inch square pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

4  Spread strawberry jam, top with remaining crust mixture. Bake again for another 30 to 35 minutes.

5  Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for another 5 minutes or until chocolate chips become glossy and a bit melted.

Photography by At Maculangan | Food Preparation by Katherine Jao | Art Direction by  Jonathan Roxas | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos |  Props from Tupperware (colored containers) and Howards Storage World (clear container)&a