Name: Strawberry Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp milk; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 large egg slightly beaten; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 12 oz strawberry preserves

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Looking for a shortbread bar that will melt in your mouth? Try these Strawberry Shortbread Bars!

If you want to make a great dessert for Valentine’s Day, Christmas or any other time of the year, these are delightful. If you love buttered biscuits with a fresh jam over the top, these will be a new favorite.

How long can shortbread bars be stored?

You can freeze these shortbread bars for about four weeks or one week at room temperature in an airtight container.

Why did my shortbread come out tough?

You might have added too much sugar if they are extra chewy and do not crumble well. Also, be sure to never overwork your dough. The more you do, the tougher the dough becomes.

What you need to make strawberry shortbread bars:

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 large egg slightly beaten
1/2 cup unsalted butter
12 oz strawberry preserves

How to make strawberry shortbread bars:

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish well.

Sift flour and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl. Add egg and milk to combine. The mixture should crumble.

Press the mixture to the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a fork or with hands to about 1/2 inch thick. Spread the strawberry preserves over the top to about 1/4 inch of the border.

Crumble the rest of the mixture over the top. Bake for about 45-minutes or until golden brown on the top. Cool before cutting and serving.