Simple Blueberry Pie Bars for 16 Bars

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar together until pale and fluffy.
3. Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
4. Press approximately two-thirds of the dough firmly into the bottom of the pan using your palms or the bottom of a measuring cup until smooth and level.
5. In a bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
6. Spread the berry mixture evenly over the unbaked crust, reaching almost to the edges of the pan.
7. Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough over the berries using your fingers, creating irregular large lumps.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the topping is golden brown.