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Delicious Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze Recipe

Delicious Lemon Zucchini Bars with Glaze Recipe
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These Lemon Zucchini Bars are a delightful blend of zesty lemon flavor and moist zucchini in a sweet, tangy glaze. Perfect for a sunny afternoon treat or a sweet ending to any meal.

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

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk yogurt or sour cream with lemon juice in a small bowl.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and yogurt mixture to wet ingredients. Gently fold in zucchini and lemon zest.
  7. Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Glaze: Cool bars in the pan, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk or lemon juice.
  9. Serve: Let glaze set before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • You can add chopped nuts or poppy seeds for extra texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: Lemon Zucchini Bars, Lemon Zucchini Recipe, Zesty Dessert Recipe

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