Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars, a perfect dessert that harmonizes sweet and tangy notes. These bars boast a soft, brownie-like texture that melts in your mouth while poppy seeds add a unique visual and textural twist. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or craving a personal treat, these bars are simple to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
- Zest from 1/2 lemon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest. Mix until blended.
- Gradually add flour and fold in the poppy seeds until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and the center is set.
- Allow cooling completely before glazing: mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a bowl then pour over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg