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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Bars that Brighten Your Summer Days

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, layered with juicy strawberries and drizzled with a silky vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Consider half whole wheat flour for nuttier flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter Use unsalted for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Choose ripe strawberries; drain liquid if using frozen.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8"x8" baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Melt the salted butter and let it cool slightly before adding it to the dry ingredients, along with pure vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, wash, hull, and chop fresh strawberries into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Remove the crust from the oven and layer the reserved crumb mixture on top, followed by the chopped strawberries.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top layer is golden and bubbly.
  8. Allow cooling slightly for at least 10 minutes before whisking together the glaze ingredients and drizzling over the bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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