Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bars, a perfect blend of zesty lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds. These soft, tender bars are glazed to perfection, making them an irresistible treat for brunch or a sweet afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can whip up this delightful dessert that’s sure to brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, granulated sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until desired consistency is achieved. Drizzle over cooled bars and slice into squares to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg