Strawberry Dessert Bars

Spring is finally here and Easter around the corner! What a long winter we have had. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for all of the spring and summer flavors. These strawberry dessert bars are so simple and delicious. Perfect for those flavors we are looking for, and best of all, you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already.

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup room temperature butter
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strawberry jam

FOR THE GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons heavy cream

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 pan with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.  In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar and salt. Add in the egg and butter. Combine with a pastry cutter or your hands until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and press one half into the bottom of your prepared pan. Spread the strawberry jam on top. Crumble the remaining dough on top of the jam. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely.  Mix the glaze ingredients together and drizzle over the cooled bars.

Enjoy!