Lemon Bars
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This homemade Lemon Bars recipe is the perfect way to channel warm-weather flavors. A citrusy filling paired & shortbread crust are perfect!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups flour
Lemon Filling
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 large lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 6 large eggs
- 2/3 cup lemon juice 5-6 lemons
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides to use as a sling.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in the flour and melted butter until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, crust will be thin. Generously prick with a fork and then refrigerate for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crust is starting to brown. Remove and allow to cool while you make the filling.
Lemon Filling
- Increase the oven temperature to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, flour, lemon zest, salt and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs, lemon juice and milk until fully blended.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust.
- Bake until the lemon filling is set in the center and it no longer wiggles when the pan is moved, about 30-35 minutes. Remove before the lemon bars are lightly browned.
- Remove and cool on a wire rack until room temperature and then chill for 1-2 hours.
- Carefully remove the bars using the parchment sling. Place onto a cutting board and slice into 16 bars, cleaning the knife between each slice.
- Right before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how they were in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
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