Description
Strawberry Cookie Bars, or Tertiy Pirog, are a deliciously simple dessert that marries the tartness of fresh strawberries with a buttery cookie crust. Perfect for any gathering or as an indulgent treat at home, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing snack, each bite bursts with fruity goodness and cookie delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Wash and chop the strawberries; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until a dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared dish as the base layer and spread the strawberries evenly over it.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top of the strawberries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best results, use ripe strawberries for maximum flavor.
You can customize this recipe by adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries.
Allow bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg