Description
This Lemon And White Chocolate Squares recipe is the perfect balance of zesty citrus freshness and creamy sweetness. Soft, buttery, and packed with bright lemon flavor, these melt-in-your-mouth bars are studded with rich white chocolate for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup (130 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- Optional topping: Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Mix wet ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Mix until the batter looks glossy and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir just until no visible flour remains.
- Add white chocolate
- Fold in white chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
- Do not overmix to keep the texture soft.
- Bake
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
- Cool completely
- Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
- Lift out using parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Finish
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
- These squares are best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- They can be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: lemon, white chocolate, dessert, bars, sweet, refreshing