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Lemon Bars

Zesty Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust for a Sweet Escape

These Lemon Bars with a buttery crust and zesty lemon filling are a perfect homemade treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with salted butter by reducing added salt.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used for a gluten-free version.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar works in a pinch.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Using a microplane makes zesting easy.
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1½ cups Granulated Sugar Balances the tartness of the lemon juice.
For Serving
  • Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.

Equipment

  • 8" x 8" baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • fork or pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • sharp knife
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Super Easy Lemon Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8” x 8” baking pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Combine ½ cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour, and ¼ cup of powdered sugar in a medium bowl until crumbly.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden.
  5. Whisk together ½ cup of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 3 large eggs, and 1½ cups of granulated sugar, then add the remaining flour.
  6. Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let it cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These lemon bars are perfect for gatherings and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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