Description
These Lemon Zucchini Bars are a delightful treat that combines the freshness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, topped with a tangy glaze. Perfect for a light and flavorful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup grated zucchini, lightly squeezed
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Prepare yogurt mixture: In a small bowl, combine yogurt/sour cream with lemon juice.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternately add dry ingredients and yogurt mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add zucchini and lemon zest: Gently fold in grated zucchini and lemon zest.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Let bars cool, then drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk/lemon juice.
- Serve: Allow glaze to set before cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can add chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bars, Zucchini Dessert, Lemon Dessert, Glazed Bars
