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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars with Buttery Crust

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Our Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars bring buttery, golden crust perfection to your dessert table. Simple ingredients and minimal effort yield delicious results. Full recipe steps & nutrition included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: While the crust is baking, in a separate medium bowl, combine the hulled and sliced strawberries with the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch. Toss gently until the strawberries are evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Remove the partially baked crust from the oven. Evenly spread the strawberry mixture over the hot crust. Then, crumble the remaining one-third of the crumb mixture evenly over the strawberries.
  5. Step 5: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  6. Step 6: Let the shortcake bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting them into squares. Cooling completely is essential for the bars to set properly and be easy to cut.

Notes

  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to keep them wonderfully fresh.
  • While these bars are delicious at room temperature, a quick zap in the microwave for 10-15 seconds per bar can gently warm the buttery crust, just be careful not to overheat the fruit.
  • Elevate these delightful bars by serving them with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for an extra special dessert.
  • For that truly "buttery crust" texture, ensure your butter is super cold and work it into the flour quickly until it resembles coarse crumbs, preventing it from melting too soon.

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