Cherry Lemonade Bars
Wait until you try these incredible Cherry Lemonade Bars. Fluffy, moist and delicious, these bars are a fantastic treat that everyone is going to love. The perfect combination of of cherry and lemon to create a special treat.
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 C unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 C sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large lemon zested
- 3/4 C flour
- Glaze Ingredients
- 1 C powdered sugar
- 3-4 tbsp Maraschino cherry juice
- 1 large lemon zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Using a large bowl and hand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until combined.
- Gradually beat in the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the sides start to brown.
- Allow cooling for 15 minutes.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cherry juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour the glaze over the bars and spread evenly.
- Allow the glaze to harden before cutting into bars and enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg