Description
Delight in the sweetness of spring with these Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcake Bars. Bursting with juicy strawberries and a buttery crumb, each slice promises a heavenly taste experience. Easy to make, they are perfect for family gatherings or a special treat for yourself. With fluffy cream on top, these bars celebrate love and joy in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined; do not overmix.
- Spread half the batter into the greased pan and layer sliced strawberries on top.
- Spoon the remaining batter over strawberries and gently spread it out.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg