Strawberry Shortcake Bars
These Strawberry Shortcake Bars combine the lightness of strawberry shortcake with the convenience of bars, making them perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at any time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45g) light brown sugar, packed
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-by-8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, and flour. Mix gently.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the crust. Crumble the remaining crust over the top.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Let cool completely before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.
- Cut into 12 bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze individually for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg