Lemon Poppy Seed Bars Recipe

June 30, 2014

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These Lemon Poppy Seed Bars happened in my kitchen a couple of days ago . . . I love our Sugar Cookie Bars, but knew I wanted to add a lemon twist. Then I remembered how much I love Poppy Seed bread, so I combined forces and these babies were born! They are chewy and dense and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend making them ASAP!

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2½ teaspoons lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
Frosting:
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
1½ teaspoons lemon extract
4 cups powdered sugar
a couple drops of yellow food coloring (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large 15x10x1" baking sheet (cookie sheet) with non-stick cookie spray. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (I used a mixer, but you could also do it by...
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Nutritions

Calories
163

Sodium
68mg
2% DV

Fat
6g
9% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
26g
8% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV

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