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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

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Delightful strawberry shortcake bars with a buttery crumb crust, fresh strawberries, and a sweet vanilla glaze.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) salted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (400g) chopped fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) light or heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix 1 ¾ cups flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add melted butter and vanilla, stirring until incorporated. Use fingers to form large crumbs.
  4. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  5. In another bowl, mix strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon flour. Spoon over cooled crust.
  6. Crumble the remaining crust mixture on top of the strawberries.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until juices bubble and topping is golden.
  8. Allow to cool completely before drizzling with glaze.
  9. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bars.
  10. Lift the bars from the pan using parchment paper and cut into 12 squares.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

  • Author: alison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg