Frosted Soft Strawberry Brown Sugar Bars
200kcal
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour This is the foundation for a rich, soft texture.
- 0.25 cup dark brown sugar Adds a hint of caramel flavor.
- 2 sticks salted butter Keeps the bars moist and flavorful.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances sweetness and depth.
For the Filling
- 0.25–0.5 cup dark brown sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Helps thicken the filling.
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Adds cozy aroma.
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted) Adds richness to the filling.
- 1 jar strawberry jam Infuses each bite with fruity goodness.
For the Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar Base for creamy frosting.
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup Delightful sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon Elevates frosting with warm notes.
Method
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients by combining the flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in the softened butter and vanilla extract until you achieve a crumbly dough.
- Press half of the dough firmly into the prepared baking pan.
- Combine the filling ingredients by mixing the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and strawberry jam in a bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the dough layer.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the filling layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon for the frosting. Drizzle this over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Serving1barCalories200kcalCarbohydrates30gProtein2gFat8gSaturated Fat5gCholesterol20mgSodium150mgPotassium150mgFiber1gSugar15gVitamin A200IUCalcium10mgIron1mg