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Popular Lemon Poppyseed Bars

Deliciously Chewy Popular Lemon Poppyseed Bars Recipe

A delightful recipe for Popular Lemon Poppyseed Bars featuring a chewy texture and zesty lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter Provides richness and moisture, substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adds sweetness; brown sugar enhances flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for structure; no substitutions work as well.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Fresh juice elevates the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest Use zest from fresh lemons.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds Adds texture; can be omitted.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Use fresh juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Enhances glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the poppy seeds gently with a spatula.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Allow bars to cool for about 15 minutes, then prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  7. Pour the glaze over cooled bars and let set before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store bars in an airtight container. Parchment overhang aids in easy removal from the dish.

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