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Lemon Blueberry Bars

Favorite lemon bars are dressed up with blueberries for a light dessert.
Servings 2 dozen bars
Prep Time

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  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, 1/4 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.