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Blueberry Lemon Cookie Bars with White Chocolate Drizzle
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These Blueberry Lemon Cookie Bars are a delightful treat combining the
tangy freshness of lemon with sweet blueberries, all topped with a
luscious white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these bars
are sure to impress!

Ingredients
For the Cookies:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened +
3/4 cup granulated sugar l
1 large egg Z
1 teaspoon vanilla extract f
Zest of 1 lemon K
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice K
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour >
1/2 teaspoon baking powder D
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1 cup fresh blueberries -
For the White Chocolate Glaze:

1/2 cup white chocolate chips k
2 tablespoons heavy cream [
For Garnish:

Fresh blueberries -
Lemon zest K

Directions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

Preheat the oven to 350#F (175#C) and line a baking sheet 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, mixing
until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until
a dough forms.

Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush
them.

2. Bake the Cookies:

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet,
spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your
fingers.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the
centers are set.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before
transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Prepare the White Chocolate Glaze:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and
heavy cream.

Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the
chocolate is fully melted and smooth.

4. Assemble and Serve:

Drizzle the white chocolate glaze over the cooled cookies.

Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of lemon zest for a
vibrant finish.

Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Enjoy these Blueberry Lemon Cookie Bars as a delightful treat for
afternoon tea, parties, or simply as a sweet snack! j(

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