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Ingredients
- Butter, for greasing dish
- Flour, for dusting dish
Bars:
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish.
For the bars:
In a small bowl combine flour, thyme and salt. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together 1 stick of butter and powdered sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 30 seconds. Beat in the lemon juice and vanilla. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture. Using damp fingers, press the dough into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Cool for 30 minutes.
For the glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice and powdered sugar together until smooth. Spoon the glaze over the cooled crust. Allow the glaze to harden, at room temperature, for at least 1 hour.
Using a metal spatula, remove the crust from the pan. Cut into 1 1/2-inch square bars and arrange on a serving platter or store airtight in a plastic container at room temperature.
SERVES 16; Calories: 110; Total Fat 6 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 1 grams; Total carbohydrates: 14 grams; Sugar: 7 grams Fiber 0 grams; Cholesterol: 15 milligrams; Sodium: 61 milligrams
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By lkboater_9671279
Rock Hall, MD
on January 02, 2012
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I have fresh thyme in my garden and, since it is getting close to the time when the frost will kill the thyme, I decided to make these. They are unusual, that's for sure. I love tart things and these were tart! However, it took forever to mince the 2 tablespoons of thyme. Mine didn't look like the photo at all. The glaze was very thin as was the bars themselves. I don't know if I'll make them again!
By dessertalways
Michigan
on August 25, 2011
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These are so delicious! I made them a few days ago looking for an easy treat to make. This was so easy to make and didn't even take long in the oven. I made this without the glaze but it was still so decadent. I like the fact that they're not too sweet and this is the perfect little cake to have with a cup of tea. As soon as I opened the oven, the thyme gave it this irresistible smell and such a buttery flavor. The texture of these bars is so unique and. This is sure to make a delectable, flavorful, healthy treat!
By shirleyb16@msn.com
on August 22, 2011
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A friend brought these to an ice cream social and I found them to die for. I could have eaten the whole pan. I balked when she said they had thyme in them but tried one anyway; glad I did. I think this is my new favorite bar.
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