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Lemon Ginger Bars

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Lemon Ginger Bars

Lemon Ginger Bars

Lemon Ginger Bars is Head to the store and pick up ginger bars, lemon juice, honey, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

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Set a rack in the middle level of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
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Mix the flour, sugar, ground ginger, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
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Baking PowderBaking Powder
Ginger PowderGinger Powder
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
SugarSugar
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Melt the butter over medium heat and immediately add to the dry ingredients; use a large rubber spatula to stir to a smooth, shiny dough.
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Add the egg, crystallized ginger, honey and lemon zest and beat vigorously to make a smooth dough.
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Candied GingerCandied Ginger
Lemon ZestLemon Zest
DoughDough
HoneyHoney
EggEgg
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Scrape the dough into the prepared pan and use the palm of your hand to evenly press it over the bottom of the pan.
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Bake the bars until well risen, firm, and lightly golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
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While the bars are baking, use a small rubber spatula to beat the confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice together.
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Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
SugarSugar
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Add water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if it’s too thick to spread.
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As soon as the bars are baked, place a cutting board on the pan and use oven mitts to invert the hot bars to the board.
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Remove the pan and paper and immediately pour the lemon glaze on the bars; use a small metal offset spatula to spread it evenly. It will set as the bars cool.
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Use a ruler to mark, then cut 2-inch squares.
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Serving: Arrange the bars on a platter—the icing is dry so they can be stacked. Storage: Keep the bars in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting cover between sheets of wax paper.
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IcingIcing
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DifficultyHard
Ready In20 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
Dish TypesAntipastiStarterSnackAppetizerAntipasto
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