Lemon Bars
Delightful lemon bars with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this buttery blend firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Pour this luscious mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Allow bars to cool completely for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg