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Easy Lemon Bars

These classic lemon bars with shortbread crust are an easy dessert to make for any occasion. They are tart, sweet, creamy, and delish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces butter at room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar divided use
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour divided use
  • 6 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cream together butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 2 cups flour.
  3. When the mixture is crumbly, press it into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Press dough out evenly so that it has a uniform height throughout the pan. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, and remove from the oven. 
  4. In a bowl, mix together eggs, 3 cups granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 cup flour, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Mix until the filling is uniform in texture, and pour over the cooked shortbread cookie crust.
  6. Bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Allow this to cool to room temperature before dusting with powdered sugar.
  7. Be sure to refrigerate these cookies when not being served.

Notes

  • How do you know when lemon bars are done?
  • They are done when the filling is no longer loose or jiggly. The lemon layer will start to brown on the edges when it is done cooking. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 132mg (6%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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