Lemon Blueberry Bars
March 27, 2023
Impress your dinner guests with these tasty Lemon Blueberry Bars. They’re bursting with fresh blueberries and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
SERVINGS
24 bars
Ingredients
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1cup butter, softened
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¾cup powdered sugar
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1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2cups flour
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4eggs
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1 ½cups sugar
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1/3cup fresh lemon juice
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¼cup flour
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1tablespoon grated lemon peel
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1teaspoon baking powder
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2cups fresh blueberries
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Powdered sugar
Directions
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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 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven until light golden brown (18-20 minutes).
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2
In small bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, ¼ cup flour, lemon peel and baking powder; beat until well blended (about 2 minutes).
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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.
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4
To Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Place in covered shallow container for transporting.