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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Bright, summery Strawberry Shortcake Bars with a buttery crumb crust, juicy strawberries, and a sweet vanilla glaze — perfect for picnics and potlucks.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ¾ cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) salted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the melted butter and vanilla and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  3. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan to make the crust. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, toss the chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon flour to macerate and thicken the filling. Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the hot crust, then crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is set and bubbling around the edges.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla into a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
  8. Cut into 12 equal squares and serve.

Notes

Use ripe but firm strawberries for best results. Cool completely before glazing for neat slices.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert bars, summer dessert, fruity bars, baking