5 from 6 votes
Lemon Poppy Seed Bars
These Lemon Poppy Seed Bars are so light and fluffy with a flavor that packs a punch. These cake like bars are such a special treat that can be used as dessert, a special treat or as part of the perfect spring time brunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Cooling
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
15
Bars
Calories:
294 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 C butter softened, unsalted
- 1 1/2 C sugar
- 4 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large lemon zested, plural
- 1 1/2 C flour
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 large lemon zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Using a large bowl and hand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the poppy seeds until combined.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes or until the sides start to brown.
- Allow cooling for 15 minutes.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the glaze over the bars and spread evenly.
- Allow the glaze to harden before cutting into bars and enjoying.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
99mg
(4%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15 Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.