Homemade Lemon Bars (Easy Lemon Bar Recipe)
Homemade Lemon Bars (Easy Lemon Bar Recipe) are a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth, zesty lemon filling, these bars are sure to become your go-to dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something refreshing, this easy recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of bright lemon flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture makes them an irresistible choice for picnics, brunches, or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons packed lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Combine butter, powdered sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to mix until coarse. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 25 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
- For the filling: In another bowl, beat together granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, whole egg, and egg yolks until frothy. Mix in baking powder and flour until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-23 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 50mg