Strawberry Shortcake Bars with a buttery shortbread crust, fresh strawberry filling, and sweet vanilla glaze.

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1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

⅓ cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoon light brown sugar

¾ cup salted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups chopped fresh strawberries

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon whipping cream

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix flour, sugars, and butter with vanilla to form crumbs.

3. Press two-thirds into pan and bake 15-20 minutes.

4. Mix strawberries with sugar and flour.

5. Spread strawberry mixture over crust.

6. Crumble remaining dough on top and bake 30-35 minutes.

7. Cool completely.

8. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over bars.

9. Cut into 12 bars and serve.

Cool completely before glazing.

Store refrigerated up to 4 days.