Description
Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With a soft, brownie-like texture and a delightfully zesty lemon flavor, these bars are beautifully complemented by a silky glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, attending a potluck, or simply indulging yourself at home, these vibrant lemon poppy seed bars will surely impress your friends and family. Quick to prepare and easy to store, they are the ideal dessert that can brighten up any day.
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
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- zest from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 combined.
- Add flour and gently fold in poppy seeds until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden at the edges and set in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg