Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Delicious and easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars featuring a crumbly crust, fresh strawberries, and a light vanilla glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 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) packed light brown sugar
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the melted butter and vanilla extract; stir and form large crumbs.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden and let cool slightly.
- Mix the chopped strawberries with granulated sugar and all-purpose flour.
- Spoon the strawberry mixture over the baked crust.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the crust on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bars.
- Cut into 12 bars and serve.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor and serve with whipped cream or ice cream for indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert bars, summer dessert