Blueberry Cookie Bars

Yields 16–18 bars

• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅔ cup oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2½ cups flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder

White Chocolate Glaze

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp white chocolate chips, melted
• 1 Tbsp boiling water

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20-cm) pan with parchment paper.

Combine blueberries and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.

In a separate bowl, add the sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a uniform mixture is formed. Add the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and blueberry mixture. Mix until the mixture is combined and the blueberries are evenly dispersed.

Press the cookie dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20–22 minutes.