Strawberry Crumb Bars

1/2 cup  Sugar

1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/2 cup butter

1 Egg

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 cups Strawberries, Chopped

1/3 cup White Sugar

2 tsp. Cornstarch

Preheat the oven to 375º. Grease the baking pan with non-stick spray (or a combination of butter and flour).

Chop the strawberries and set aside. Note: If you are using frozen strawberries, follow the package directions to thaw them first.

In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup of white sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Using two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture until the pieces become pea-sized . The dough will be crumbly.

In a separate small bowl, beat an egg with a fork, and then add the egg and vanilla to the flour mixture.

Press half of the dough into the bottom of the pan.

In another medium bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of white sugar, cornstarch, and strawberries. Spoon this mixture evenly over the bottom crust.

Crumble the remaining dough over the strawberry layer.

Bake at 375º for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for at least four hours. Cut into bars and serve!