Strawberry Cookie Bars White (Printable Version)

Soft bars filled with fresh strawberries and creamy white chocolate chunks, perfect for seasonal gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
11 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chunks

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold diced strawberries and white chocolate chunks into dough.
07 - Spread dough evenly into prepared baking pan.
08 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with few moist crumbs.
09 - Cool completely in pan on wire rack before lifting out and cutting into 16 bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect balance of sweet and fruity flavors with buttery richness
  • Uses simple pantry staples and fresh strawberries
  • Great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as an afternoon treat
  • Vegetarian-friendly and adaptable to your taste preferences
02 -
  • Don't skip lining the pan with parchment paper—it makes removal and cutting so much easier
  • Dice strawberries into small, uniform pieces (about 1/4 inch) for even distribution
  • Let bars cool completely before cutting for clean edges and better texture
  • Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for professional-looking squares
  • Make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best texture
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