Lemon Bars

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Calories

    254 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Bars

These classic lemon bars are made with tangy and sweet lemon curd and a buttery shortbread crust. If you love lemon desserts, you will love this lemon bar recipe. How to make the perfect lemon bar!

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Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust:

  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups + 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1-2 teaspoons Vanilla, Almond, or Lemon Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Lemon Filling:

  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
  • 1/3 cup flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper. Let it overhang over the sides of the pan to make it easy to remove the bars from the pan. 
  2. In a small bowl, stir together butter, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Press evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes. 
  3. While baking, make the lemon filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and flour until completely smooth.  Once the crust is parbaked, pour over hot crust and return to the oven. 
  4. Bake for 20-24 minutes. Don't overbake the lemon bars. Let cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator. The lemon bars taste best chilled. Sprinkle powdered sugar all over the lemon bars and cut into squares. 

Notes

  • *Recipe updated and adjusted on 2/21/24.
  • See recipe post for frequently asked questions and notes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 293IU (6%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 293IU 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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