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A delicious plate of Strawberry Shortcake Bars | Easy, Delicious Dessert Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Bars Recipe

The viral strawberry shortcake bars made with a buttery shortbread crumble, juicy fresh strawberries, and a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  3. Mix flour and sugars.
  4. Add melted butter and vanilla, mix until crumbly.
  5. Press most of the crumble into the pan to form crust.
  6. Bake crust for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Toss strawberries with sugar and flour.
  8. Spread strawberry mixture over hot crust.
  9. Sprinkle reserved crumble on top.
  10. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  11. Cool completely before glazing.
  12. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over bars.

Notes

Press crust firmly for clean slices. Use fresh strawberries only. Allow bars to cool fully before cutting for best texture.