Description
Indulge in the bright, zesty delight of Lemon Bars with a Shortbread Crust! These treats feature a buttery, crumbly crust topped with a luscious lemon filling that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for gatherings, picnics, or just a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, these lemon bars are quick to prepare and sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can achieve delicious results. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, and watch as they become the star of any dessert table!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press firmly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for about 25 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg