Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt (if using unsalted butter) in a medium bowl.
- Add the melted salted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Press about two-thirds of this crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix together the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour in another bowl.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the slightly cooled crust layer in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining crust mixture evenly on top of the strawberry layer.
- Bake again for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, cut into 12 bars, and serve.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or extra fresh strawberries on the side for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry, dessert, shortcake, bars, summer treat