You're going to love the flavor of these Easy Strawberry Cobbler Bars. The dough is sweet, but not overly sweet. And the strawberry filling is soft and tart, making it the perfect complement to the crunchy almond topping.
Even a newbie to the world of baking can knock these Easy Strawberry Cobbler Bars out of the park.
For other amazing strawberry recipes, I invite you to visit these: Strawberry Banana Bread, Orange Cream Loaf Cake with Strawberries, Strawberry Crostata with Almond Glaze, and Strawberry Rhubarb Bundt Cake.
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The ingredient list:
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- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- egg
- pure vanilla extract
- strawberries
- strawberry jam
- almonds
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- large bowls
- wooden spoon
- spatula
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- offset spatula
- aluminum foil
- 8" x 8" baking pan
- paring knife
- cutting board
Why this recipe works?
Beyond the flavor of these bars, what you're really going to love is how fast and easy they are to assemble and bake.
There is no electric mixer required, and the ingredients are some basic refrigerator and pantry staples such as flour, sugar, butter, eggs, strawberry jam, and a handful of fresh strawberries.
These bars are so easy to make that even a novice baker can turn these out like a pro, and then stand back and take a big bow because you'll be hearing some applause.
An easy tip for pan removal and slicing:
A quick tip and trick I used in making these Strawberry Cobbler Bars easy to remove from the baking pan after baking is to line an 8"x 8" baking dish with aluminum foil (or parchment paper) and liberally spray the pan (and foil) with baking spray.
Making sure to leave enough foil (or parchment paper) to overhang on two sides of the pan is the key to being able to grab the foil and gently lift the bars out of the dish and onto a flat surface for additional cooling before slicing the cobbler into bars.
When to serve strawberry cobbler bars?
These easy to make fruit bars would be perfect to serve a small gathering for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even brunch.
They'd also be perfect to whip up for a Mother's Day celebration, or, with the addition of a few fresh blueberries, they'd make a delicious red, white, and blue patriotic dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Can't you just picture it?
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Easy Strawberry Cobbler Bars
Equipment
- 8" x 8" baking pan
- kitchen scale optional
- baking spray optional
- kitchen timer optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened I use salted
- ½ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 7-8 fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper making sure to leave a few inches on two ends to grab and lift after the bars are fully baked.
- Liberally spray the dish and the foil with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, and vanilla until combined. Add ½ cup of granulated sugar and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Switch to a wooden spoon or spatula and stir the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture until a smooth, soft dough forms.
- Spoon half of the dough into the prepared baking dish and with a spoon or offset spatula, smooth the dough evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Place the strawberry jam over the crust layer of the bars, and use a spoon or offset spatula to evenly spread the jam over the dough.
- Top the jam with an even layer of sliced strawberries.
- Use the remaining dough and randomly dollop over the entire top of the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the top of the dough with the sliced almonds and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cobbler bars from the semi-cooled pan by gently lifting, using the excess parchment paper to easily remove the bars from the pan.
- Place the semi-cooled bars on a flat surface and allow to cool completely.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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Erica Schwarz says
These cobbler bars are to die for! Made them today on a rainy day ans we are glad we did.
Renée says
Rainy day baking is the best! Glad you liked the bars, Erica!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy and delicious this recipe is. It's perfect for a gathering or a party.
Renée says
Thanks, Shadi. Glad you like the recipe!
Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says
My goodness....these look amazing! The perfect bars for summer picnics!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Oh, these bars. I cannot wait to try these -- and such an accessible ingredients list.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
These look like a great spring treat! And I love the idea of lining the pan with aluminum foil. It really does make getting bars out easier!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Ooo! Fruit bars usually end up a mushy mess, but these look so cake-y and perfect. I can't wait to try them.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Wow - these look beautiful! You're photos are gorgeous, and I just really love these bars! Love the almonds for added crunch, too. Can't wait to try these -- soon!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I am so excited for strawberry season! Can't wait to make these bars!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I am loving strawberries lately! I can't wait to make these!
The Food Hunter says
I can't wait to give these a try. They look scrumptious
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
These look so, so yummy! I love how thick they are and how many berries are loaded inside. 🙂 I tried something similar recently and totally failed. And those wine glasses are so fun!
Renée says
Thanks, Erin. I've made these twice in a few weeks time, and both times I was very pleased. So pleased that I had to give them all away before I ate them! LOL
Karyn @ Pint Sized Baker says
haha! What cute wine glasses! And those bars look amazing! I love making fruity cobbler bars with fresh fruit. They are so yummy!!
Renée says
I agree, Karyn. They're especially yummy when fresh berries are in season!
Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says
Nothing makes me sadder about my strawberry allergy than recipes like this. Do you think it would work just as well with raspberry or blueberry jam and fruit?
Renée says
Hi Binut! Great question! YES! By all means substitute the jams and the fresh fruit. This recipe will still work wonderfully well, and still be just as tasty. Thanks for the question 🙂
Stephanie says
These look delicious! I love the trick of lining my pans with foil first - such a time/mess saver!
Renée says
I think they serve better too using the aluminum foil. It's so much easier than trying to dig them out of the pan after they've been sliced.
Catherine says
Dear Renee, these are perhaps the best looking fruit bars I have ever seen! I love the thick crust and topping...what a fabulous treat. Perfect for summer picnics. xo, Catherine
Renée says
Dear Catherine, This is perhaps the nicest comment I have ever received for a recipe! Thank you SO very much! xo Renee