Chocolate Streusel Bars

Indulge in the ultimate sweet-meets-crunch treat with these Chocolate Streusel Bars! This easy recipe combines a buttery, crumbly shortbread-style base with a luscious layer of semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts for added texture. Topped with a golden brown sugar-infused streusel, each bite offers the perfect balance of rich chocolate and delicate crunch. Ready in under 1 hour, these bars are ideal for holiday desserts, potlucks, or a quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, with minimal prep and common pantry ingredients, this recipe is as convenient as it is irresistible. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate decadent experience or pack them as a delightful on-the-go snack!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the streusel topping.

Step 5

To the remaining crumb mixture in the bowl, add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a soft, even consistency.

Step 6

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the dough base. If using chopped nuts, sprinkle those on top of the chocolate chips.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the reserved 1 cup of crumb mixture with the light brown sugar. Stir until combined and crumbly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the chocolate and nuts layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the streusel topping is golden brown and the edges are set.

Step 11

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Step 12

Cut into 16 squares or bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1155.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5361.7

Total Fat 301.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 169.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 736.2mg	0%
Sodium 1800.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 668.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.9g	0%
Total Sugars 439.7g
Protein 60.8g	0%

Vitamin D 170.4IU	0%
Calcium 225.5mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 885.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 47.5%