Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of blueberry pie and cookie bars with these irresistible Blueberry Pie Cookie Bars. A buttery crust, sweet blueberry filling, and a drizzle of glaze make these bars a perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups blueberry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (optional)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix with wet ingredients.
- Layer and Bake: Press most of the dough into the pan, top with blueberry filling, remaining dough, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Add Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Try cherry, raspberry, or apple pie filling for variety.
- Make your own filling by simmering blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
