Super Easy Lemon Bars
Super Easy Lemon Bars are the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious lemon curd filling, these bars are delightful and refreshing. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, planning a picnic, or simply indulging yourself at home, this easy recipe will brighten your day. The vibrant flavors combined with simple pantry ingredients make these lemon bars a go-to dessert that everyone will love. Plus, they can be made ahead of time for added convenience!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (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).
- In a bowl, cream together room temperature butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in 1 cup flour until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8" x 8" baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sifted flour until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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