Description
Homemade Blueberry Pie Cookie Bars combine a buttery, crispy cookie crust with a juicy, flavorful blueberry filling. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these bars deliver the best texture and flavor of classic blueberry pie in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
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Cookie Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Crust: Begin by creaming together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then, mix in the vanilla extract before gradually adding the all-purpose flour and salt to form a soft dough. Press two-thirds of this dough evenly into a greased baking pan to create the sturdy base layer.
- Create the Blueberry Filling: In a mixing bowl, gently toss fresh blueberries with brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. The cornstarch thickens the filling as it bakes while the lemon juice elevates the berries’ natural brightness. Pour this luscious mixture evenly over the pressed cookie crust, spreading it out with care to avoid breaking the berries.
- Add the Top Crust: Take the remaining dough and crumble it over the blueberry filling. This crumbly, buttery topping will bake into a crisp and golden layer that contrasts beautifully with the juicy filling beneath.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the assembled pan into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake until the top turns a lovely golden brown and the blueberry filling bubbles enticingly, about 40-45 minutes. Once done, allow the bars to cool completely to set before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Carefully cut the cooled dessert into bars. These handheld treats can be enjoyed as is or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries: thaw and drain frozen berries to avoid excess moisture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep a tender, crumbly crust.
- Chill the dough briefly to create a firmer, flakier crust.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and less mess.
- Cool bars completely before slicing to prevent sogginess.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling for extra warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg