Super Easy Lemon Bars
Delightful lemon bars with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest (finely grated)
- 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- Powdered Sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together your softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour gradually and mix until the dough starts to form.
- Press the dough into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan evenly.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling by whisking together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/2 cup of flour until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
- Slice into squares or rectangles to serve.
Notes
These lemon bars are best served chilled and can be topped with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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