Strawberry-Shiraz Bars

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 lb strawberries (about 3 cups), chopped
• 1/2 cup shiraz or other red wine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Heat oven to 375°. Line 13x9-inch pan with cooking parchment paper.

2 In 8-inch skillet, heat strawberries, wine, sugar and vanilla to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Press berries with back of wooden spoon to smooth out texture of jam.

3 With floured hands, press two-thirds of the cookie dough in bottom of pan. Spread strawberry mixture over crust. Crumble remaining dough over top.

4 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate until cool and jam is set, about 30 minutes. Remove from pan, and cut into bars, 6 rows by 4 rows.

Expert Tips:
Lining pan with parchment will allow you to lift entire bar from the pan, making it easier to cut neatly.

No wine? No problem! Substitute 1/3 cup water and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

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