Discover the delightful fusion of gooey cookie and fudgy blondie textures with our Blueberry Muffin-Inspired Cookie Bars. These bars incorporate all the beloved flavors of a classic blueberry muffin, enhanced with the sweetness of white chocolate chips and topped with a golden crumble. Versatile in its preparation, this recipe offers options for both dairy and dairy-free ingredients, ensuring everyone can indulge in this tempting treat.
Why You'll Love This: These cookie bars are a creative twist on traditional blueberry muffins, combining the soft, moist texture of blondies with the crisp, sweet topping of a crumble. The burst of blueberries and melting white chocolate chips in every bite make these bars irresistibly delicious. They're easy to make and perfect for anyone looking for a comforting, homemade dessert that impresses.
Perfect Occasion: These bars are ideal for brunches, afternoon tea, family gatherings, or as a special treat during the holidays. They’re also great for bake sales or as a thoughtful homemade gift, neatly wrapped in a decorative box.
Decoration Tips: Serve these bars with a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance. Accompany with fresh blueberries on the side or a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for those who desire a richer dessert experience.
Ingredients:
- For the Cookie:
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g light brown sugar
- 130g butter (dairy or dairy-free), melted
- 40g Greek-style yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 220g plain flour
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 180g blueberries
- 100g white chocolate chips (dairy or dairy-free)
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 25g butter (dairy or dairy-free), melted
- 50g brown sugar
- 80g plain flour
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crumble:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and flour. Refrigerate this mixture while preparing the cookie base.
- Make the Cookie Base:
- Cream together melted butter and both sugars until well combined.
- Stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and white chocolate chips.
- Line a 15cm baking tin with parchment paper and press the cookie dough evenly into the bottom.
- Evenly spread the chilled crumble topping over the cookie dough.
- Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 30 minutes.
- Baking:
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (fan setting).
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan before slicing.
Enjoy these delectable Blueberry Muffin-Inspired Cookie Bars, where each bite offers a nostalgic nod to your favorite blueberry muffins combined with the pleasure of a sweet treat.
