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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Bliss

Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Bars that celebrate summer with a buttery crumb crust and juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted) Unsalted can be used, add a pinch of salt.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped) Frozen strawberries can be used, thaw and drain.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream (light or heavy)

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
  4. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15–20 minutes until light golden brown.
  5. Prepare the strawberry filling by tossing strawberries with sugar and flour. Spoon evenly over warm crust.
  6. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over strawberries. Bake for another 30–35 minutes until bubbly and set.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, whipping cream, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars.
  9. Lift out of the pan using parchment and slice into 12 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Allow the bars to cool completely before glazing for clean slices.

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