Blueberry Bars
Description
These simple and fruity cookie bars have a homemade almond shortbread crust topped with juicy blueberries and sweetened cream cheese.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup shortening
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3/4 cup white sugar
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3 eggs
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3/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/3 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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6 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
2
To make the crust: Cream butter, sugar, one egg, milk, and almond extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour and baking powder, stirring constantly. Spread crust evenly in baking pan. Top with blueberries.
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To make the topping: In a medium bowl, beat two eggs and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and almond extract. Spread over blueberries.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in pan before cutting into squares.