Description
These Classic Lemon Bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a buttery crust and a luscious lemon filling. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, these bars are a great dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Cream together butter and sugar, mix in flour and salt, then press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, then pour over the hot crust.
- Bake and chill: Bake until set, cool, refrigerate, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra tang, add more lemon zest.
- Use a glass or ceramic pan for even baking and clean lemon flavor.
- Store bars covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
