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Lemon Shortbread Bars
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Lemon Shortbread Bars

Lemon Shortbread Bars are the perfect spring or summertime dessert with a buttery crust, zesty lemon center, and sour cream topping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
21 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 31 mins
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread Base:
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter cubed, unsalted
Lemon Layer:
  • 4 large egg
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
Sour Cream Topping:
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
  2. Add flour, powdered sugar, and butter to a food processor and pulse until it forms into a ball.
  3. Press the crust gently into the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 13-15 minutes until it just starts to brown.
  5. Whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder
  6. Pour lemon filling over crust and bake for 8-10 minutes until just set (try not to allow the top to brown).
  7. While baking, mix sour cream sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  8. Microwave for 20 seconds to warm (this makes it easier to pour).
  9. Pour over baked lemon bars and spread evenly.
  10. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 103mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 513IU (10%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 513IU 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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