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A batch of juicy strawberry bars with a golden shortbread crust, topped with glossy sliced strawberries.

Strawberry Bars

Sweet and fruity Strawberry Bars bring the perfect burst of flavor for any summer party. A buttery shortbread crust and strawberry jello topping make these bars irresistible!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Alexandria Ulmer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 20 oz frozen strawberries
  • 3 oz package strawberry jello

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and salt until evenly dispersed.
  • Use a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer to add the melted butter and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  • Line a glass 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Then pat the dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan. Use a fork to prick holes in the dough. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
  • In a medium pot, add the frozen strawberries and the remaining granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the strawberries start to release juices.
  • Keep cooking until you bring the liquid to a boil. Then add the 3 oz package of strawberry jello powder. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  • Pour over the shortbread crust and refrigerate until the dessert sets up. Cut into bars, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
  • Frozen strawberries: You can use fresh strawberries if you want.
  • Strawberry jello: For maximum strawberry flavor! You can also experiment with other flavors of Jello if you so desire. Lemon, peach, or pineapple would be great with this!
  • Don’t overmix your dough. Mix it too much and it will make it tough, rather than crumbly.
  • Be patient with letting your bars cool. If you cut into them too soon the strawberries will not be set! I let mine rest for a full 24 hours just to ensure the jello was completely cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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