Lemon Poppy-Seed Shortbread Bars

1. 1

   In a bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with 1/2 cup of the confectioners' sugar and beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in the zest and the vanilla, add the poppy seeds, the flour, and the salt, and beat the mixture until it is just combined.

3. 3

   Press the mixture evenly into a buttered 8-inch-square baking pan and bake it in the middle of a preheated 300F.

4. 4

   oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until it is pale golden.

5. 5

   Let the shortbread cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, cut it into 24 bars, and let the bars cool completely in the pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the bars with the additional confectioners' sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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