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Ingredients
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- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup diced fresh strawberries patted dry
- ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberry pieces
- 1 tub 16 oz strawberry frosting
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder optional
- pink gel food coloring optional
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and both fresh and freeze-dried strawberry pieces.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan, then bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for a while before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract and heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Add freeze-dried strawberry powder to the frosting, adjusting the color with pink gel food coloring if desired.
- Spread the strawberry frosting over the cooled cookie bars, then slice into servings.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are patted dry to avoid extra moisture in the cookie bars.
Feel free to adjust the amount of freeze-dried strawberry powder based on your taste preference.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg