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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Strawberry Shortcake Bars: Summer's Sweet Homemade Delight

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with juicy strawberries, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Crumb
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute half with whole wheat for nuttier flavor
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar can be combined with light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar can replace entirely with granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups salted butter or use unsalted butter with a pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract in half the amount
For the Strawberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries use ripe, fragrant strawberries; frozen acceptable if thawed
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar provides sweetness and smooth texture
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream or use Greek yogurt or sour cream for tanginess

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted salted butter, and pure vanilla extract until large crumbs form.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, wash and slice the fresh strawberries, ensuring they are dry if using frozen.
  5. Layer the sliced strawberries over the warm crust and sprinkle the remaining crumb topping evenly on top.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely before drizzling with a glaze made from whisking powdered sugar and heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tips: Make sure your butter is melted but not too hot, and always bake the crust before adding strawberries to prevent sogginess. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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