Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars: a beloved classic treat! Buttery shortbread crust, tangy lemon filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. So bright, citrus-y, & happy!
Servings: 16
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
For the shortbread crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (1 stick)
For the lemon filling
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, large
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 2/3 cup lemon juice (juice of 3 lemons)
- powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
To make the shortbread crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, mist an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray, and line with parchment.
- Place the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer, and bake until set (approximately 20 to 25 minutes).
To make the lemon filling
- Whisk the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
- Pour the filling over the partially-baked crust and bake until the filling is set (approximately 25 to 35 minutes).
- Cool completely, cut into squares, and dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
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Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg