Strawberry Pie Bars
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5
Strawberry Pie Bars
Description
These bars start with a rich mixture of softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, almond extract, flour, and salt forming the dough. A portion of the dough is spread evenly in a pan to create the crust, followed by a generous layer of strawberry pie filling. Dollops of remaining dough on top provide a textured, crumbly finish after baking. Once removed from the oven, the bars cool completely before being glazed with a vanilla and almond-flavored icing, which adds moisture and sweetness.
The strawberry filling provides a bright, fruity center blending well with the buttery, tender crust and topping. The almond extract in both dough and glaze adds a subtle nutty dimension complementing the strawberries. Baking until a toothpick inserted comes out clean ensures the bars are fully cooked with a satisfying crumb.
These bars work well as a portable dessert or snack, especially when chilled slightly. Applying the glaze right before serving avoids sogginess and preserves the texture of the crust and topping.
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter softened
- 2 c. sugar
- 4 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cans 21 ounce Lucky Leaf strawberry pie filling
- glaze
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs, beating after each addition. Mix in extracts. Add flour and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Spread 3 cups of the batter in a greased jelly roll pan. Spread pie filling on top of dough. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls on top of strawberry pie topping.
- Baked at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool.
- Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over bars. If serving the next day wait and do this before serving or the bars will be a bit soggy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 345IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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