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Strawberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars

Strawberry White Chocolate Cookie Bars

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  • 40 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 🧂 2 pinches salt, divided
  • Dairy and Sweeteners

    • 🧈 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, divided
    • 3/4 cup white sugar
    • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • Other Ingredients

    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
    • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
    • 🍓 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

STEPS

1

Line the bottom of an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper; spray the paper lightly with cooking spray.

2

Mix together flour, baking powder, and 1 pinch salt in a bowl.

3

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup butter and white sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

4

Gradually add flour mixture. Fold in white chocolate chips. Press dough into the prepared baking pan; refrigerate for 2 hours.

5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

6

Bake cookie bars in the preheated oven until lightly browned around the edges and set in the center, about 15 minutes. Set the pan on a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.

7

Meanwhile, toss berries with vegetable oil in a bowl. Arrange berries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

8

Roast berries until very soft, turning halfway through baking time, about 25 minutes. Transfer berries to a small mixing bowl to cool completely before proceeding, about 20 minutes. Discard any berry bits that are burned. Once cooled, chop them up a bit.

9

Place 1 cup butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until very smooth. Add berries; beat on medium speed until berries are broken up and mixture is well combined.

10

Turn mixer to low and gradually add 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, beating until well combined. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 pinch salt, then beat on high speed until frosting is very fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

11

Spread frosting over cooled cookies, then slice into bars.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

307

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 20
    Fats

💡 For best results, ensure the butter is softened before mixing.Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading during baking.Roast strawberries to intensify their flavor.Let the bars cool completely before spreading frosting to avoid melting.These bars are perfect for summer gatherings!