Description
Classic Lemon Bars are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon filling. This easy lemon bars recipe is a crowd-pleaser, whether you’re serving them at a summer picnic, a holiday gathering, or just indulging in a sweet treat at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of these delightful bars ready in no time!
Ingredients
- For the crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), pinch of salt
- For the filling: 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder
- For garnish: Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sift together flour and powdered sugar for the crust. Add softened butter and salt, then mix until crumbly.
- Press dough into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Sift in flour and baking powder, then mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over baked crust. Return to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor—bottled juice won’t give the same zesty brightness.
- Let the bars cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
- For cleaner cuts, chill the bars in the fridge for an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Classic Lemon Bars, Easy Lemon Bars, Lemon Dessert, Lemon Squares, Tangy Lemon Bars, Buttery Lemon Bars, Summer Dessert, Zesty Lemon Treat