Description
Enjoy the tangy sweetness of Classic Lemon Bars with a buttery crust and a luscious lemon filling. These bars are the perfect balance of zesty and sweet, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Filling:
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Cream together the butter and sugar, add flour and salt, press into pan, and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk sugar and flour, add eggs, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake: Bake until set, let cool, then refrigerate before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a more tart flavor, increase the lemon juice slightly.
- These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
