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Strawberry Sour Cream Cookie Bars

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Strawberry Sour Cream Cookie Bars are soft, tender bars with a sugar cookie base, layered with a tangy sour cream and fresh strawberry filling — a delightful treat that balances sweetness and tartness in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp flour, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Spread over the dough layer.
  6. Sprinkle chopped strawberries evenly over the sour cream mixture.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
  9. Cool completely before slicing into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

  • Make sure the bars are fully cooled before cutting for clean edges.
  • Frozen strawberries can be used — thaw and drain well before adding.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days for best texture and flavor.
  • Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

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