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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

A simple and delicious dessert that brings the taste of summer with juicy strawberries and a crumbly topping.

  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt (if using unsalted butter).
  3. Add the melted salted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until it begins to come together and form large crumbs.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is lightly golden and set aside to cool slightly.
  6. In another bowl, mix the chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour carefully.
  7. Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the baked crust layer in the pan.
  8. Crumble the remaining one-third of the crust mixture on top of the strawberry layer.
  9. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the strawberry juices bubble and the crumb topping is golden brown.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled bars.
  12. Cut into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: strawberry, dessert, summer, bars, shortcake