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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Bliss

Delight in these Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars, a perfect summer treat that combines shortbread crust with juicy strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can substitute half with whole wheat
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter melted, or use unsalted with a pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream or use milk for a lighter alternative
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of light brown sugar until combined. Add ½ cup of melted salted butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until sandy crumb texture forms.
  3. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are golden.
  4. Chop 2 cups of fresh strawberries and set aside.
  5. Layer the chopped strawberries over the warm crust, sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden.
  6. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cream, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can also be made with other berries or lemon for a variation. Perfect for summer gatherings!

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