Blueberry Chocolate Streusel Bars

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 handful Blueberries, fresh
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 cups Blueberry preserves or jam
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Chocolate bars
  • 1 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter
  • 2 tsp Milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter softened, plus 6 tablespoons chilled butter
• 1¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 2 cups crushed chocolate bars
• 3 cups all purpose flour, divided
• 1½ cups blueberry preserves or jam
• 1 handful fresh blueberries, washed and rinsed
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoon milk

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, prepare a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick coating.
• Combine 1 cup softened butter with 1 cups granulated sugar, add egg, lemon zest and lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
• Add 1 cup of chocolate pieces and beat in 2 cups of flour.
• Spread evenly over pan. Evenly distribute blueberry preserves or jam over batter, leaving ¼ border.
• Evenly distribute fresh blueberries over layer of preserves/jam/
• In another bowl, combine 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, 6 tablespoons of chilled butter, cut with two knives or pastry butter until crumbly. Add remaining 1 cup chocolate pieces and mix well.
• Evenly distribute crumple topping over blueberries.
• Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on metal rack, then cut.
• Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in small bowl, mix well and drizzle over bars, allow to set before serving.