LEMON POPPY SEED SHORTBREAD BARS

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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

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)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

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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