Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Bars – a delicious recipe with butter, confectioners', lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, poppy seeds. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Set oven to 300u00b0F (set oven rack to middle position).
2
Butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.
3
In a bowl using an electric mixer cream the butter with 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
4
Add in zest, lemon juice (if using) and poppy seeds; mix until combined.
5
In a small bowl mix together flour and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined.
6
Press the mixture into prepared baking pan.
7
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
8
Let the shortbread cool in the pan on a rack for about 10 minutes.
9
Cut into 24 bars and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
10
Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
422
kcal
Calories
23
g
Fat
51
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened (no subs!), 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (addition for sprinkling on bars), 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (I just used the zest from 1 whole lemon), 1 -2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional), and more.
Yes, Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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