Strawberry Crumb Bars

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment a 9×9 (or 8×8 for thicker bars) pan, allowing the parchment to hand out on the sides.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and flour

3. Add the softened butter and vanilla and mix on slow speed until a crumbly dough forms.

4. Add 2/3 of the mixture to the prepped pan and press to edges and corners of the pan to from the bottom crust

5. In a separate bowl, toss the strawberries in the sugar

6. Add the sugared berries to the pan in an even layer

7. Sprinkle the remaining dough crumbles over the top of the strawberries. Its ok for strawberries to peak through and be encouraged.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the crumbs are lightly golden.

9. Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 5 minutes before using parchment to remove and let cool on wire rack completely.