Description
Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines a buttery shortcake base with fresh strawberries and a light topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sweetening berries)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Whipped cream or stabilized whipped topping (optional)
- White chocolate drizzle or powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. The dough will be thick.
- Spread about two-thirds of the batter into the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
- Toss chopped strawberries with cornstarch and a bit of sugar if desired. Spread evenly over the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the strawberry layer. It won’t cover completely—that’s okay!
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Top with whipped cream or dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter filling, add more sugar to the strawberries.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Bars, strawberry shortcake dessert bars