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Strawberry Crumble Bars

It's like strawberry shortcake turned into a bar cookie - buttery base, fresh berries, crumbly top. Way easier than making individual desserts and people always ask for the recipe.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cubed into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp table salt

For the strawberry filling:

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

For the streusel topping:

  • 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized chunks form.
  • Line 8x8 pan with greased foil, leaving overhang. Press base mixture firmly into pan.
  • Bake base 10 minutes.
  • Toss strawberries with sugar and cornstarch, set aside.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon for streusel. Work in softened butter until crumbly.
  • Spread strawberry mixture over hot base.
  • Top with streusel.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Cool completely in pan 2 hours.
  • Lift out using foil and cut into squares.
  • Store at room temperature 3-4 days or freeze up to 1 month.