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Easy Lemon Bars

Homemade Lemon Bars are a crowd-pleasing dessert and perfect for sharing! This easy lemon bar recipe is bright, tart-sweet and perfectly balanced with a crisp shortbread crust. They’re a quick recipe to bake, too, and are ready in less than an hour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 18 bars
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
Lemon Curd Filling
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 3-4 lemons
  • ¼ all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

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  1. Make the shortbread crust
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9”x13” baking dish with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick baking spray. Set it aside.
  3. Measure the flour and sugar into a large bowl.
  4. Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients, and mix until combined. You can use your hands or a rubber spatula.
  5. Press the shortbread crust into your prepared baking dish, then transfer to the preheated oven.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  7. Let cool slightly while you make the lemon curd filling.
  8. Make the lemon curd filling
  9. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice with a hand mixer or a whisk.
  10. Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, and stir until combined.
  11. Pour this mixture over the slightly cooled shortbread crust.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center isn’t jiggly.
  13. Let the lemon bars cool until they are almost at room temperature, then lift them out of the pan with the parchment paper.
  14. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and slice into bars with a sharp knife.
  15. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • This recipe first appeared on Off the Eaten Path.
  • How to store: Store Lemon Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
  • How to freeze: Place baked, sliced lemon bars on a wax paper-lined baking sheet, and freeze for 4-6 hours. Transfer to a storage baggie. They’ll keep for 1-2 months. Let them thaw in the fridge before enjoying.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%

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