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Easy Lemon Bars Recipe
4.8 from 12 votes

Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

Packed with tart lemon flavor, these Lemon Bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a bright and zingy lemon filling.  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Cooling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Baked Goods, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For The Crust:
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For The Filling:
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 egg at room temperature
  • ⅔ cup lemon juice about 6 lemons, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lemon 2-3 small lemons, zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Line a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch pan.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm and golden. 
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 and 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs, lemon juice and zest. Pour over the baked crust.
  5. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and not jiggly.  Allow to cool at room temperature, in the pan on a wire rack.  When cooled, transfer pan to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Dust with confectioners sugar before cutting if desired.  Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.