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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Your Summer Sweets

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Enjoy the delightful taste of Strawberry Shortcake Bars, a perfect summer treat with a buttery crust and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter Provides richness and tenderness; margarine works as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure; substitute with gluten-free blend if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens the crust and filling; coconut sugar can be a unique flavor twist.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Ripe Strawberries Fresh berries are best for texture.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for a silky glaze; granulated sugar can be used, but texture will differ.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds a lovely floral note; consider vanilla bean paste for more intense flavor.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • medium bowl
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine softened butter, all-purpose flour, and sugar in a medium bowl until resembling coarse crumbs.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the lined baking pan evenly.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  5. Wash and chop strawberries, toss with sugar and flour to coat.
  6. Spread the strawberry mixture over the warm crust evenly.
  7. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the strawberry layer and return to the oven.
  8. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until bubbling.
  9. Cool completely in the pan, then prepare the vanilla glaze.
  10. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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