Easy Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust are a timeless dessert. They feature a smooth and zesty lemon filling baked on a buttery, barely sweetened crust.
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
Filling Ingredients
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Crust Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in the flour just until combined.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan and prick the crust a few times with a fork. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Filling Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar with the lemon zest and rub with your fingers to mix thoroughly. Add the eggs and whisk smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice and then add the flour. Whisk to combine. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake at for 35-45 minutes, until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. Let cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g