Easy Lemon Bars Recipe
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Easy Lemon Bars Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares a buttery, tender shortbread crust by mixing flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter, pressed into a pan and baked until golden. The filling combines fresh lemon juice and zest with eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder, creating a smooth lemon custard poured onto the prebaked crust. The bars bake again until the filling is set but still moist.
Once fully cooled, a dusting of powdered sugar gives a slight sweetness and a pretty finish. The finished bars have a crisp bottom with a soft, tangy top layer balancing tartness and sweetness.
Lemon bars keep well stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days, allowing flavors to meld.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 10 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ⅓ cup lemon juice about 2 lemons, fresh
- 3 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9 inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into the mixture until crumbly and then press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, make the filling.
For the Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk all the filling ingredients together until combined.
- Pour over the cooked crust and place back in the oven for 17-20 minutes until filling is set.
- Cool completely, dust with remaining powdered sugar, and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store lemon bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to retain freshness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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