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5 Ingredient Lemon Bars

You need just 5 ingredients to make the best luscious lemon bars with the perfect balance between sour and sweet.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 9 lemon bars
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup salted butter sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Lemon Layer
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends slightly over the edges for easy removal.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup salted butter (sliced), 2 cups all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar using a pastry cutter or a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon layer. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Add the 4 large eggs and 1 cup lemon juice, then whisk or mix with a hand mixer until smooth and fully combined.
  4. When the crust is finished baking, gently pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust, spreading evenly if necessary. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the lemon layer is set and does not jiggle in the center when the pan is lightly shaken.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9lemon bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.