Description
Indulge in these buttery strawberry bars that capture the essence of summer with fresh strawberries and a rich, creamy texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix to incorporate.
- Blend together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can serve these bars plain or top with powdered sugar, ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry, dessert, summer recipe, butter bars, easy baking