Blueberry Snack Bars

Blueberry snack bars with a shortbread crust topped with a fresh blueberry and coconut layer.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - divided use
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup sweetened flake coconut
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix 1 cup flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the bottom of an 8-inch square pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Mix together eggs, sugar, blueberries, coconut, remaining 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Spread over the top of the cookie base. Bake for another 30 minutes; cool.

Makes 16 bars.