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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
- 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.
- In a small bowl, stir together butter, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Press evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- *Recipe updated and adjusted on 2/21/24.
- See recipe post for frequently asked questions and notes.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.