Lemon Thyme Bars

Name: Lemon Thyme Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 1/2 tsps McCormick® Thyme Leaves; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into pieces; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3 tbsps flour; 3/4 tsp McCormick® Ginger, Ground; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 3 eggs beaten; 2 tsps grated lemon peel

This three-layer bar makes a satisfying and sweet dessert. The buttery, thyme-speckled crust is a perfect foundation for a zesty lemon filling.

15m

PREP TIME

45m

COOK TIME

172

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 24 (1 bar)

Ingredients

Crust
2 cups flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into pieces
Lemon Filling
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. For the Crust, mix flour, confectioners' sugar, thyme and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resemble coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/3 of crumb mixture (about 1 cup). Pat remaining crumb mixture into greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven.
2 For the Filling, mix granulated sugar, flour, ginger and baking powder in large bowl. Add lemon juice, eggs and lemon peel; whisk until blended. Pour lemon filling over warm baked crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over top.
3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until filling is set and golden. Cool in pan on wire rack.
4 Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar or drizzle with Lemon Glaze, if desired. Cut into bars to serve.