Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. These bars feature a soft, brownie-like texture, complemented by the crunchy poppy seeds, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or celebrating a special event, these bars are sure to impress. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this easy recipe that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Topped with a zesty lemon glaze, each bite offers a refreshing burst of citrusy goodness that will leave your taste buds craving more.
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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for the glaze)
- Zest from 1/2 lemon (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 zest. Mix until well combined.
- Add flour and gently fold in poppy seeds until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set.
- Allow to cool completely before preparing the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest.
- Once cooled, pour glaze over bars, slice 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: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg