Lavender Lemon Bars

Name: Lavender Lemon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup ground almonds; 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; TOPPING:; 1-3/4 cups sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup lemon juice; Confectioners' sugar

Hints of lavender and lemon zest in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup ground almonds
2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
TOPPING:
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 large eggs
1/3 cup lemon juice
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add the flour, almonds, lavender and lemon zest; beat until crumbly. Pat into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a another small bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, eggs and lemon juice; beat until frothy. Pour over hot crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Refrigerate leftovers.

Editor's Note

Look for dried lavender flowers in spice shops. If using lavender from the garden, make sure it hasn’t been treated with chemicals.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 185 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Lavender Lemon Bars in Backyard Living January/February 2005

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foodluv2011

Apr 13, 2013

This recipe was easy to make and tastes great. I would recommend crushing the lavender with a mortar and pestle for texture purposes.
foodluv2011

Apr 13, 2013

This recipe was easy to make and tastes great. I would recommend crushing the lavender with a mortar and pestle for texture purposes.
tkarinas

Apr 13, 2010

Lavender lemon bars are delicious and so easy to make. My children step in and do whatever they can to make this recipe better, which does not surprise me at all. They're all good cooks and love baking as much as cooking.