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!
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 fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For topping:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Cream butter and sugar, add flour and salt, press into pan, and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over crust and bake until set.
- Cool and serve: Cool bars, refrigerate, cut into squares, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
