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Lemon Bar Recipe

These classic Lemon Bars are simple, delicious, and sweet, with just the right amount of tart! Add a bit of powdered sugar, and these easy lemon bars are irresistible!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Lil' Luna

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
  • cups granulated sugar
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-x-13-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 mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Make sure to not let it brown.
  • While 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.

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Notes

Make Ahead: These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Lemon Juice: Use freshly squeezed lemon juice. A medium-sized lemon will yield about 4 tablespoons of juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg