Description
Enjoy these bright and zesty Lemon Zucchini Bars with a sweet glaze. They are a perfect way to use up fresh zucchini and offer a delightful treat for any occasion. These bars are moist, flavorful, and topped with a simple, tangy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional, for thinner glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before preparing the glaze.
- While the bars are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the bars have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.
- Let the glaze set completely before cutting the bars into squares.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to prevent the bars from being too wet. You can squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel.
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add more zest to the batter or glaze.
- These bars are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg