Description
A simple and delicious recipe for bright and tangy lemon bars with a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling while the crust bakes by whisking together the granulated sugar, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust once it’s out of the oven.
- Bake for another 20 minutes until the filling is set and slightly wiggles in the center.
- Cool the bars on a wire rack before cutting them into squares.
- Sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top for garnish if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Chill the bars for perfect texture before cutting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, easy lemon bars, tangy desserts, summer treats