Description
Delicious strawberry shortcake bars with a buttery crust and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for strawberries)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon light or heavy whipping cream (for glaze)
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ¾ cups flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly, then add ¾ cup melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of this mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, mix 3 cups chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon flour, then spread this mixture on the cooled crust.
- Crumble the remaining crust on top and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool before making the glaze.
- For the glaze, whisk ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon cream, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the bars.
- Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
Notes
Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Adjust glaze consistency with cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg