Raspberry Lemonade Bars Recipe
These Raspberry Lemonade Bars are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The buttery crust pairs perfectly with the fresh raspberries and zesty lemon glaze, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4–1 cup fresh raspberries
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8×8 square pan by spraying it with non-stick spray or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined. Add flour and stir until smooth. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Do not overbake.
- Prepare the glaze: While the bars are cooling, mix powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the bars: Once the bars are cooled, spread the glaze over the top. Let it set for at least 20 minutes.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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