Lemon Bars
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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
Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 cups + 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond or lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon Filling:
- 5 large egg
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice about 4-5 lemons, fresh
- 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
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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%)
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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