Irresistible Strawberry Cookie Bars
These strawberry cookie bars are the perfect combination of fruity freshness and buttery indulgence, reminding you of summer picnics and childhood bake sales.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups (300g) diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms.
- In a medium bowl, toss diced fresh strawberries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and sugar until well coated.
- Press 2/3 of the cookie dough mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the cookie base.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberries, leaving some gaps for the filling to peek through.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberry layer is bubbling slightly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use room temperature butter for a smoother, creamier cookie dough.’, ‘Dice the strawberries evenly to ensure they cook uniformly.’, ‘If using frozen strawberries, thaw them first and drain excess liquid to avoid soggy bars.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.’, ‘For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars for an hour after cooling.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 2
Keywords: strawberry cookie bars, easy dessert, summer treat, baking recipe, fruit dessert