Classic Lemon Bars
Delicious lemon bars with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, topped with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for the filling)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Mix together 1 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Cut in the softened butter until resembling coarse crumbs.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, the 1/4 cup of flour, and the baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice. Let the bars cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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