Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars, a perfect treat that combines zesty lemon flavor with the unique crunch of poppy seeds. These bars are soft and brownie-like, topped with a tangy glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something refreshing, this dessert is sure to impress. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, they can be enjoyed on their own or paired with tea for an afternoon pick-me-up. Treat your taste buds to a burst of citrus goodness today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For the glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. 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 well blended.
- Fold in all-purpose flour and then add poppy seeds gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are brown and middle is set; let cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Spread over cooled bars and cut into squares before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg