Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    598

These bright and tangy lemon bars, with their buttery shortbread crust and vibrant lemon filling, are a classic treat perfect for any occasion. A delightful balance of sweet and tart, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    24 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    45 mg
  • Sugar
    17 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir in the melted butter until combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Press the mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and baking powder. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the eggs to the sugar mixture and stir well to combine. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until the filling is smooth. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the lemon filling evenly over the baked crust. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the lemon bars cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving. (2 minutes)

For a tangier flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Make sure the crust is slightly cooled before adding the lemon filling to prevent it from soaking.
Allow the lemon bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.
Store leftover lemon bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 199 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Sedrick Franecki

    I added a pinch of salt to the crust and it really enhanced the flavors.

  • Mable Nienow

    These were so easy to make and everyone loved them! The perfect balance of sweet and tart.

  • Laverne Trantow

    My filling didn't set properly. I think I overmixed it. Be careful not to overmix!

  • Estrella Swift

    The shortbread crust was amazing! I used Meyer lemons for a slightly sweeter flavor.

  • Anabelle Wiegand

    These are addictive! I've made them three times in the last month.

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