Frosted Soft Strawberry Cinnamon Bars

Instructions

1. 1. To make the dough. In a bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the flour, sugar, and butter. Add the vanilla and 1/3 cup cold water. Beating until just combined, adding 1-2 tablespoons additional water as needed until the dough forms a ball.2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper. 3. Divide the dough in half. Press half the dough into the prepared baking dish. Trace the 9×9 inch baking dish on a sheet of parchment paper. Now, roll the remaining dough out just past the edges of the traced-out square. Set aside.4. To make the filling. Spread the jam evenly over the dough. Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Evenly sprinkle or spread the filling over the jam. Carefully invert the reserved dough square over the filling, pressing down gently to secure. Trim away any excess dough.5. Freeze the bars for 15 minutes. Bake for 45 – 50 minutes, until set in the center. Let cool.6. To make the frosting. In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients and 1-2 tablespoons of water until smooth. If your frosting is too thick, thin it with 1-2 tablespoons of additional water.7. Drizzle the frosting over the bars. Let dry, then cut into bars. Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.