Description
Zesty Lavender Lemon Bars are a delightful treat that combines the refreshing taste of lemon with the floral notes of lavender.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the dried lavender.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Once the crust is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a more intense lavender flavor, increase the dried lavender to 2 tablespoons.
- Alternatively, you can replace half of the lemon juice with orange juice for a citrus twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Lavender Lemon Bars, Zesty Lavender Lemon Bars