Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these Best Lemon Bars, a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. A buttery crust supports a luscious lemon filling, all dusted with powdered sugar.
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 Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly grated lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Make the Crust: Cream together the softened butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups of flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms. Press into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk together eggs, 1½ cups sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and ¼ cup flour until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra tang, add an additional tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Bars are easiest to cut when well chilled.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
