Classic Lemon Bars
A delightful blend of tart and sweet, these classic lemon bars feature a buttery crumbly crust and a refreshing lemon filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven, baking for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Let the bars cool before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into bars.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for best flavor. Allow cooling completely before slicing for perfect squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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