Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars, a perfect blend of sweetness and zest! These bars feature a luscious lemon base enhanced by the intriguing crunch of poppy seeds, making them a standout dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a picnic, or simply treating yourself, these bars are sure to impress. The glossy lemon glaze adds an elegant finish, ensuring each bite is as beautiful as it is delicious. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh berries or a scoop of ice cream, these bars are destined to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8 square pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and zest; mix well.
- Gradually fold in flour and poppy seeds until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool before preparing the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Spread glaze over cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg