Description
This Quick Lemon Bars Recipe delivers zesty, tangy, and effortlessly delicious lemon bars with a buttery, crumbly crust. Perfect for any occasion, these easy homemade lemon bars are a simple and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Don’t overbake the filling; it should be slightly soft in the center.
- Chill completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- For berry lemon bars, add fresh berries to the filling before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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