Lemon Bars Recipe
A classic lemon bar recipe with a buttery shortbread crust and tangy lemon filling.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Filling Ingredients
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Make the crust by combining flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour lemon mixture over the baked crust. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftover lemon bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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