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Strawberry Bars
5 from 9 votes

Strawberry Bars

Strawberry Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with strawberry pie filling and a sweet vanilla almond glaze for an easy, fruity summertime dessert!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg room temperature, large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 strawberry pie filling 21 ounces each, canned
Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk whole

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 15x10 sheet pan with baking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, then add extracts and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually fold in flour to butter mixture until combined and dough forms.
  5. Press 3 cups dough into prepared pan.
  6. Spread with strawberry pie filling covering all the dough evenly.
  7. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  8. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Cool completely in pan before glazing.
Glaze:
  1. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts, lemon juice, and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle over top of cooled bars.

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 138IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 138IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.