Description
Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars are the perfect sweet treat that combines a vibrant lemon flavor with a delightful crunch from poppy seeds. With their soft, brownie-like texture and fresh lemon glaze, these bars are sure to brighten any dessert table. Ideal for family gatherings or casual snacking, they come together quickly in just 25 minutes. These bars not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide a refreshing twist that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep, you can enjoy them throughout the week or share them at your next celebration.
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
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for glaze)
- Zest from 1/2 lemon (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and zest; mix well with a whisk or hand mixer.
- Gradually incorporate flour until just combined. Gently fold in poppy seeds.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest for the glaze. Once bars are cool, spread glaze on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg