Bright, fruity, and irresistibly soft β these lemon-scented cookie bars are packed with juicy blueberries and finished with a dreamy white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for picnics, parties, or cozy afternoons!
πͺ Ingredients
For the Cookie Bars:
Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened π§
ΒΎ cup granulated sugar π¬
1 large egg π₯
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon π
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice π
1Β½ cups all-purpose flour πΎ
Β½ tsp baking powder
ΒΌ tsp salt π§
1 cup fresh blueberries π«
For the White Chocolate Glaze:
Β½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate π«
2 tbsp heavy cream π₯
For Garnish:
Extra fresh blueberries π«
Lemon zest π
π©βπ³ Instructions1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.Gently fold in the blueberries.2. Bake:Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.Bake for 12β15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.3. Make the Glaze:In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and cream.Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.4. Decorate:Drizzle the white chocolate glaze over the cooled bars.Garnish with extra blueberries and lemon zest.—
β¨ Slice, Serve & Enjoy!Sweet, tangy, soft, and fruity β a perfect treat for spring and summer days! ππ«π