Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars with Buttery Crust – 5 Irresistible Sweet Layers
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Bars with Buttery Crust feature a tender golden crust layered with sweet strawberries and soft vanilla cake topping, finished with whipped cream.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 half cup granulated sugar for crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 quarter teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh strawberries sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar for strawberries
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar for topping
1 half cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1 half cups all-purpose flour for topping
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup whipped cream for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
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Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt to form crust dough.
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Press dough into pan and bake 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden.
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Toss strawberries with sugar and set aside.
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Whisk eggs and sugar, add milk and vanilla, then stir in flour and baking powder.
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Spread strawberries over crust and pour batter on top.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden and set.
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Cool completely, slice into bars, and top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Drain excess strawberry juice if needed. Add lemon zest for brighter flavor.