Description
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly sweet, these lemon bars are the perfect balance of buttery shortbread and vibrant citrus filling — a classic treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Extra Powdered Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust. Return to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then chill for 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor — both juice and zest.
- Chill before cutting to get clean, sharp edges.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon bars, citrus dessert, summer baking, lemon squares, homemade dessert