Sweet Eats for Slow Summer Days

(Family Features) Take it slow as summer winds down with a dessert that’s as comforting as it is crowd-pleasing: Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars. These sunny treats are perfect for savoring the last lazy afternoons before backpacks and bell schedules take over. The tart lemon and juicy blueberries get a sweet upgrade from creamy white chocolate chips—making them a hit with kids, parents, and anyone in need of a little pick-me-up.

Whether you're packing lunchbox surprises or hosting one last backyard hangout, these bars bring a taste of summer to the start of something new.

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Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

• 1 stick of butter, melted
• 1 box lemon cake mix
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
• 2/3 cup white chocolate chips, divided
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350°F.

In a bowl, combine butter, cake mix, eggs, blueberries, 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, and pecans.

Butter a 7-by-11-inch pan and spread the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake 30-35 minutes.

Let cool, then melt the remaining white chocolate chips and drizzle over bars.

Tip: If melted white chocolate chips are too thick, add a little oil before drizzling.