Raspberry Lemonade Bars
These Raspberry Lemonade Bars are a refreshing treat with a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Base
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ lemon zest
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat until creamy.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest to the mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and mix until just combined. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until set.
- While the bars cool, mix powdered sugar, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and zest to make the glaze.
- Once the bars are cool, spread the glaze over the top. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, you can increase the amount of lemon zest in the glaze.