Lemon Bars
These lemon bars are easy to make. They're sweet with a tangy bite to them. There's a shortbread crust and a soft, lemon top. Finish the bars with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- zest of 3 large lemons
- 3/4 cup lemon juice 3 large lemons
- 4 large eggs room temperature
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 11x7-inch pan with aluminum and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Beat on medium until creamed.
- Add in the 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon saltontinue beating until incorporated. If it doesn't come together, use your hands and press it together.
- Press the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Place into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and work on the filling.
Filling
- In a large bowl, stir together the 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and zest of 3 large lemons.
- Add in the 3/4 cup lemon juice and 4 large eggsWhisk until thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the filling on top of the baked crust and place into the preheated oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours to set. Cut and serve!
Notes
Storage: Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.6mg
