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The Best Clasic Lemon Bars

These classic lemon bars are at the same time sweet and tart and have the most delicious, tender crust with a lightly crisp top that sandwiches the custardy center.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour , divided
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter , (2 sticks)
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice* , (I love Meyer lemons)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Cream the powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of the flour and beat on medium speed until it looks like cornmeal. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  3. Beat the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl either by hand or with an electric mixer. Sift the reserved ½ cup flour and baking powder into the mixture and mix well.
  4. Pour over the hot crust and return to the oven to bake for another 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and the center is set. Check for doneness at 20 minutes, and add on more time as needed.
  5. Cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar when completely cool, cut and serve.

Notes

  • I like using Meyer lemons in this recipe when I can find them. If you can’t find Meyer lemons but want to try the flavor, use half regular lemon juice and half orange juice to sweeten. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 368IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 368IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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