Strawberry Cookie Bars – Beyond The Olive

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh or frozen strawberries - stems removed, defrosted
• 1 cup Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 cups Demerara sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds recommended)
• 1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips