Description
A buttery shortbread crust topped with a bright, tangy lemon filling creates a refreshing and crumbly treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these lemon bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 large eggs
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
Combine the all-purpose flour and softened butter in a bowl to form a crumbly mixture for the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden
While the crust bakes, prepare the lemon filling by mixing ½ cup granulated sugar, eggs, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth
Add the remaining ingredients (lemon zest), blend, and spread the filling over the baked crust
Bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the filling is set and the edges are slightly browned
Cool completely in the pan, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars
Chill before serving for a more refreshing experience
Notes
Avoid overbaking the crust to keep it tender
Use room-temperature eggs for smooth mixing
Fresh lemon juice and zest are essential for optimal flavor
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg