Lemon Bars
Lemon bars are the perfect sweet and tangy treat that brings a burst of sunshine to every occasion. With a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling, these delightful bars are easy to make and impossible to resist. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging at home, these zesty lemon bars will leave everyone craving more. Dust them with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness and enjoy each refreshing bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, remaining granulated sugar, lemon juice, zest, and the remaining flour until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg