Strawberry Cobbler Bars - flour

Method

• Line the baking dish with the aluminum foil making sure to leave a few inches on two ends of the foil 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 1/2 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 to evenly 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 aluminum foil excess on the opposite sides of the pan.
• Place the semi-cooled bars on a flat surface and allow to cool completely.
• Slice, serve, and enjoy!