Description
A delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, these streusel bars combine crumbly textures with fresh strawberries for a sweet and tangy treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the softened butter until crumbly. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- Toss the chopped strawberries with lemon juice and spread over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberries ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan and dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg