Lemon Bars
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Everyone loves these easy Lemon Bars, inspired by Pioneer Woman. A shortbread crust with a soft lemon filling makes these sweet, tangy bars irresistible.
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Ingredients
For the Crust
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp finely ground sea salt
For the Filling
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 6-7 lemons
- 2 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- confectioner's sugar optional (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the butter to a large mixing bowl. Add in the granulated sugar and use a hand-held mixer or whisk to cream together the butter and sugar until well-combined.
- Mix in the flour and salt.
- Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just beginning to lightly brown around the edges.While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
- Add the eggs and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand-held mixer to mix the eggs and sugar until well-combined.
- Add in the lemon juice and vanilla and mix until well-combined. Mix in the flour until combined.
- Pour the filling mixture over the cooked crust and return to the oven to bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to come to room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill for 2 hours. Dust the bars with powdered sugar if desired and remove from pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
443IU
(9%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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