Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon (45g) packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup (170g) salted butter, melted (or add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups (400g) chopped fresh strawberries (each strawberry quartered then halved to yield about 8 pieces per strawberry)
- 2 tablespoon (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (9g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) light cream
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about a 2-inch overhang on each side for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl: Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt (if using unsalted butter). Mix thoroughly to eliminate any lumps. Add melted salted butter and vanilla extract. Stir until they start to come together. Use your fingertips to form large crumbs.
- Take about two-thirds of this crumb mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan using floured hands. Smooth the surface with an offset spatula. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In another bowl: Mix together chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour carefully to coat evenly. Spoon this strawberry mixture over the slightly cooled baked crust layer in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the crust mixture evenly on top of the strawberry layer; ensure strawberries remain visible between crumbs. Bake again for 30-35 minutes until juices are bubbling and topping is golden brown. Remove from oven; let cool completely in the pan.
- In a small bowl: Whisk together powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze evenly over the cooled bars. Once glazed, cut into 12 bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg