Name: Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries; Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Imagine sinking your teeth into a sweet, fluffy shortcake bar, bursting with the juicy flavor of fresh strawberries. It’s a taste sensation that’s both familiar and alluring, and it’s extremely easy to make. With this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll be indulging in the sweetness of strawberry shortcake in bar form in no time.

This recipe reminds me of my grandmother’s baking sessions in the kitchen. While she was especially famous for her sugar cookies, I do hope you’ll try your hand at making some sugar cookies too. There’s something so comforting about working with your hands, doesn’t it?

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of crumbly crust and sweet strawberries is a match made in heaven.
Prep time is quick, which is great if you need to whip up a dessert on the fly.
Who can resist the allure of fresh strawberries in the summer?

Key Ingredients

When choosing the ingredients, I recommend going for high-quality brands, especially when it comes to the baking powder. The granulated sugar can be whatever brand you like best but the wheat flour should really be Bob’s Red Mill. I’ve also simply got a local store nearby that sells the best hulled and sliced strawberries I could ever have imagined.

If you can, I would strongly recommend checking out Gold medal active dry yeast; it’s a product well liked by Recipes precisely.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BARS - Simple & Delicious

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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

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Level:
Easy

Prep:
15 min

Cook:
25 min

Yield:
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries

Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the sliced strawberries and mix until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the crust and smooth out the top.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. If desired, top with whipped cream and additional sliced strawberries.

Storage & Reheating

These strawberry shortcake bars are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to serve, simply let the bars sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and then slice and serve. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months, wrapping each bar tightly in plastic wrap and placing in a freezer-safe bag. Reheating is not necessary, but you can warm the bars in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for a few minutes if you prefer a warmer dessert.