Print
clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram iconpinterestpinterest iconfacebookfacebook iconprintprint iconsquaressquares iconheartheart iconheart solidheart solid icon

Strawberry Shortcake Bars – Tender, Buttery, and Bursting with Fresh Strawberries

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

These Strawberry Shortcake Bars feature a tender, buttery shortbread crust that also serves as a crumb topping, layered with juicy fresh strawberry filling and finished with a smooth vanilla glaze.

  • Total Time: 39 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • Crust and Crumb:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter, melted (or add pinch of salt if using unsalted)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Strawberry Filling:
  • 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp light or heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper with 2-inch overhang.
  2. Combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla; mix into large crumbs. Press 2/3 of crumbs into pan and bake 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Cool slightly.
  3. Mix strawberries, sugar, and flour; spoon over cooled crust.
  4. Crumble remaining 1/3 crust over strawberries. Bake 30-35 minutes until juices bubble and topping is golden. Cool completely.
  5. Whisk powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla for glaze; drizzle over cooled bars. Cut into 12 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use ripe, firm strawberries for best filling texture.
  • Add pinch of salt if using unsalted butter for crust.
  • Cool bars completely before glazing.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 29 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian