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Strawberry Squares

Buttery vanilla squares bake up golden and tender, each cradling a bright pocket of sweet strawberry filling. A snowy dusting of confectioners sugar finishes these soft, jammy bars.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Strawberry Squares
Total
48 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
33 min
Serves
24

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
138
Protein
2g
Carbs
22g
Fat
5g
Sugar
14g
Sodium
39mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (or GF flour)
  • 1/2 cup canned strawberry pie filling
  • confectioner's sugar for dusting
  • baking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray Baking Pam in a 13 x 9- inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add the vanilla.
  6. Add the flour and mix thoroughly.
  7. Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan.
  8. With a small, sharp knife (or toothpick), score into twenty-four 2-inch squares.
  9. Place a teaspoon of pie filling in the center of each scored square.
  10. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
  11. Cool to room temperature, then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar before cutting and serving.