LEMON BLUEBERRY BARS

Servings: 24 bars

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

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). 

In small bowl, combine eggs, sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 cup flour, lemon peel and baking powder; beat until well blended (about 2 minutes). 

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.

To Serve:  Sprinkle with powdered sugar.  Cut into bars.  Place in covered shallow container for transporting.

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