Lemon Blueberry Bars

Lemon Blueberry Bars

Lemon Blueberry Bars

Servings:*

24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

  1. In large bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Blend in 2 cups flour until a soft, crumbly dough forms. Press mixture evenly onto bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven until light golden brown (18-20 minutes).

  2. In small bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, ¼ cup flour, lemon peel and baking powder; beat until well blended (about 2 minutes).

  3. Sprinkle berries over warm crust. Pour filling over evenly arranged berries with a spoon. Bake until filling is lightly browned and set (30-35 minutes). Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

  4. To Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Place in covered shallow container for transporting.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.