Strawberry Shortcake Bars – The Ultimate Summer Delight

Delicious Strawberry Shortcake Bars are the perfect summer treat, capturing the essence of ripe strawberries and tender shortcake.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shortcake Base

1/2 cup Butter Room temperature
1 cup Sugar Consider brown sugar for a hint of molasses
2 large Eggs Room temperature
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 pinch Salt

For the Strawberry Layer

1 1/2 cups Strawberries Fresh, sliced; jam or thawed frozen strawberries can be substitutes

For the Topping (optional)

1 cup Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese Add just before serving as it doesn’t freeze well

Equipment

9x9-inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
spatula
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time; then combine the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, layer with strawberries, and top with remaining batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill bars before slicing for clean cuts and serve with optional whipped cream or cream cheese.

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