Description
Delightful Strawberry Shortcake Bars with layers of buttery goodness, fresh strawberries, and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ยพ cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- โ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45g) packed light brown sugar
- ยพ 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
- ยฝ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) light or heavy whipping cream
- ยผ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add melted butter and vanilla, stirring until large crumbs form. Press two-thirds into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, mix strawberries, granulated sugar, and flour. Spoon this over the crust after it cools slightly.
- Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the strawberries and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Allow to cool completely, then whisk powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle over the bars and cut into 12 pieces.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg