Blueberry Bars

A wonderful way to use those fresh blueberries. =)

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons  almond extract
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 6  tablespoons cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
3. Crust: Cream shortening, white sugar, one egg, milk, and ¾ tsp.
4. ,almond extract.
5. Mix in flour and baking powder.
6. Spread crust evenly in baking pan.
7. Top w/ blueberries.
8. Topping: In a medium sized bowl beat 2 eggs and cream cheese until smooth.
9. Stir in powdered/confectioners sugar and 1 tsp almond extract.
10. Spread over blueberries.
11. Bake 55-60 minutes or until firm to the touch.
12. Cool in the pan before cutting.