Description
Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars are a delightful treat that combines zesty lemon flavor with crunchy poppy seeds, topped with a luscious sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion, these bars bring sunshine to your dessert table and will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your own cravings for something sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before glazing with a mix of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in berries or swapping poppy seeds for chia seeds. - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.