Homemade Lemon Bars
Enjoy these classic lemon bars with a buttery crust and a bright, tangy filling. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 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 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press it firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to create the filling.
- Pour the mixture over the baked crust and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the edges are set.
- Cool completely in the pan, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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