Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Bars

Directions

• Heat oven to 375 degrees and prepare an 8 or 9 inch square baking dish by lining with parchment paper and leaving a short overhang over the edges. 
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl if mixing by hand, beat together the cane sugar, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla together until light and creamy. 
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the lemon juice and zest and mix until just fully incorporated. 
• Add in all the dry ingredients, except the poppy seeds, to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Scraping down the sides of the bowl once more if necessary. 
• Stir in the poppy seeds. 
• Pour the batter out into the prepared baking dish and spread to the edges to form one even layer. 
• Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes or until top is puffed slightly and golden brown all over. 
• Remove from oven and let rest in baking dish for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Then slice and enjoy!