Description
Delightful hand-held treats bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for strawberries)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in another bowl; gradually add this dry mixture to your butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Toss the sliced strawberries with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar, letting them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the shortcake base.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: strawberry, shortcake, bars, dessert, summer, easy dessert