Blueberry Squares

Blueberries are in season, and here's a great way to enjoy them.

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Whipped cream

Oven: 325 degrees

In a bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix the milk and vanilla. Stir the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt alternately with the milk, mixing until smooth.

Mix the blueberries with the cornstarch. Gently add to the batter. Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch square pan. Bake about forty minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a rack. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and a blueberry garnish. Makes 16 squares.

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