Summer is almost upon us and, with it, comes warmer weather and more sunshine. Our Lemon Drop granola makes a great summertime treat on its own. But sometimes your sweet tooth just craves a little bit more. We took the lemon and white chocolate combo one step further by combining it with one of our other favorite summer foods…berries! Our blackberry-lemon granola cookie bars combine the trifecta of summer flavors with blackberry, lemon, and white chocolate. They are a little slice of heaven in a bar. Give it a try!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- one lemon juiced and zested
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Lemon Drop granola
- 6 oz blackberries
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a stand mixer, or with an electric hand mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in thirds and beat until combined.
- Fold in granola and blackberries.
- Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper. Use a rubber or silicone spatula to spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. If you want more of a gooey bar, bake until it is just turning golden around the edges. If you want more of a cookie texture, bake for the entire time or until it is more golden.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Lift entire parchment paper layer onto cutting board and cut into bars.
- Enjoy!
These delicious granola cookie bars can also be frozen to be enjoyed for future snacking!