Lemon Bars Recipe
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Lemon Bars Recipe
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This classic lemon bar recipe is simple and sweet, with just the right amount of tart! Topped with powdered sugar, they're irresistible!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Lemon Layer
- 4 eggs
- 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt with a pastry cutter or spatula. Pat the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Do not let it brown.
- While the crust is baking, blend eggs, lemon juice, granulated sugar, and flour in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until frothy, about 30 seconds. Pour over warm crust.
- Bake for an additional 22–24 minutes. Bars are done when the edges begin to turn golden brown and the middle is set and does not wobble.
- Let cool completely in the pan. Sift powdered sugar over the top before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Store covered or in an airtight container. If needed, separate the layers with parchment paper. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freezer for up to 1 month.
- Store covered or in an airtight container. If needed, separate the layers with parchment paper. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freezer for up to 1 month.
- You'll need two medium lemons for freshly squeezed lemon juice; include 1-2 teaspoons of lemon zest for extra lemon flavor.
- If you overcook your lemon bars, they will curdle, look eggy, and end up with more of a grainy texture. Take them out of the oven as soon as the middle is set.
- Don't worry if air bubbles appear. They are common and get covered with the delicious powdered sugar topping.
- Garnish each lemon square with a sliver of fresh lemon or add fresh berries (raspberry, blueberry, strawberry) to each square.
- For clean, even slices, we like to bake our bars in a parchment paper-lined pan. Once baked and cooled, lift out completely. Dip a chef's knife in hot water, wipe off the water, and then slice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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