Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe
These Strawberry Shortcake Bars combine a buttery crumbly crust with a fresh strawberry filling, topped with a sweet glaze for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup salted butter, melted (add a pinch of salt if using unsalted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Filling
- 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon light or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Crust: In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Bake Crust: Press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare Filling: Toss chopped strawberries with sugar and flour in another bowl.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread the strawberry filling over the baked crust and sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Glaze: Allow cooling completely before drizzling with a glaze made from whisking powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla together.
- Serve: Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/strawberry-shortcake-bars-recipe/