Bright Ginger Lemon Bars (Printable Version)
Zesty ginger bars with a sweet lemon glaze offer a tender crumb and vibrant flavor for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bars
01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Lemon Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, grated ginger, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
05 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable, adjusting juice to desired consistency.
09 - Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, let set, then cut into 12 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This ginger bar balances spice and sweetness in a way that feels like sharing a warm smile between friends
- The tender crumb and fresh lemon glaze made it an instant favorite for teatime indulgence
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- Don't overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay and help keep the texture light
- Adding a bit of crystallized ginger can totally transform the flavor and add delightful little surprises
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- Always use freshly grated ginger alongside ground ginger to keep that fresh, sharp bite alive
- The secret ingredient is the lemon zest mixed into the batter, not just the glaze, for layered citrus brightness