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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

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Delicious strawberry shortcake bars featuring a tender, buttery crust and a juicy strawberry filling, topped with a sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for strawberries)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Whisk together the egg, vanilla extract, and milk in a separate bowl.
  5. Stir the wet mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them and toss with granulated sugar.
  8. Spread the sweetened strawberries over the baked crust.
  9. Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberries and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  10. Let the bars cool slightly, then drizzle with a glaze made of powdered sugar and milk.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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