Blueberry Cookie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line a 9-inch square baking pan with a 12-inch long sheet of foil.
2. 2
   Using a food processor, mix the flour, almonds, sugar, baking soda and salt until the nuts are finely ground.
3. 3
   Add the butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
4. 4
   Beat together the egg and vanilla; drizzle over the dough mixture.
5. 5
   Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and knead with your fingertips until clumpy.
6. 6
   Transfer two-thirds of the dough to the pan and press into the bottom to form an even layer.
7. 7
   Spread the preserves on top.
8. 8
   Dot the top with the remaining dough in clumps.
9. 9
   Bake until the edges are lightly golden, 35-40 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool completely.
11. 11
    Turn out the pan, remove the foil and cut into squares.