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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Irresistibly Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars for Summer Fun

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars are a delightful, nostalgic summer treat that combines a buttery base with juicy strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • ½ cup Butter room-temperature
  • ¾ cup Sugar can be adjusted based on sweetness
  • 2 large Eggs room-temperature
  • 1 ½ cups Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Salt for balanced taste
For the Topping
  • 1-2 cups Fresh Strawberries washed and sliced
  • Whipped Cream optional, prepare fresh

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together ½ cup of room-temperature butter and ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 room-temperature eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  4. Whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then lift them out to cool completely.
  8. Wash and slice 1-2 cups of fresh strawberries and let them drain on paper towels.
  9. Layer the sliced strawberries over the cooled shortcake base, topping with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with different toppings or fruits, and can easily be made gluten-free without losing flavor.

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