LEMON POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD BARS
These bars are buttery rich and not too sweet, with a light lemon flavor. The fresh lemon juice is optional add it in for a stronger lemon flavor. These will be soft when removed from the oven and then harden up. Measure the butter, flour and vanilla exactly for a perfect texture bar.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven to 300°F (set oven rack to middle position).
- Butter an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.
- 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).
- Add in zest, lemon juice (if using) and poppy seeds; mix until combined.
- In a small bowl mix together flour and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix just until combined.
- Press the mixture into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
- Let the shortbread cool in the pan on a rack for about 10 minutes.
- Cut into 24 bars and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
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Rifat Losker
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was flaky and buttery. Overall, these bars were a perfect balance of swe
iuhisnez
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The lemon and poppy seed combination was perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
Charles Voukitchevitch
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The lemon flavor was perfect, not too sour and not too sweet. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was delicious and held up well to the filling. I wil
Sujan Banmala
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The lemon and poppy seed combination was perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
SSETENDA MOSES
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I love the combination of lemon and poppy seeds. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
ShahZaib khukhar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was flaky and buttery. Overall, these bars were a perfect balance of swe
Kevin Wanoi
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The lemon and poppy seed combination was perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
Kabbo Shek
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The lemon flavor was perfect, not too sour and not too sweet. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was delicious and held up well to the filling. I
Wagwa Olivia
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I love the combination of lemon and poppy seeds. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
Brandi Teeter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but these bars were amazing! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was flaky and buttery. Overall, these bars were a perfect balance of swe
Jurey Anicete
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The lemon and poppy seed combination was perfect. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. I will definitely be making these again.
Herbert Gonzales
[email protected]My family and I loved these lemon poppy seed shortbread bars! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was tart and sweet. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. These bars are perfect fo
Heidi Tangy
[email protected]I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The lemon flavor was just right, not too sour and not too sweet. The poppy seeds added a nice crunch. The shortbread crust was delicious and held up well to the filling. I w
Unique Love
[email protected]These lemon poppy seed shortbread bars were a delightful treat! The combination of tart lemon and sweet poppy seeds was perfect, and the shortbread crust was buttery and flaky. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will defin