Lemon Bars
These lemon bars are sweet, tart, buttery, and perfect for a party. They only take an hour to make, and they're as good as any bakery!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter cut into cubes
For the Lemon Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 13x9-inch pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and butter. Using your hands, mix until it comes together as a crumbly dough. Press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, in an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, mix together sugar, eggs, and lemon juice. Mix on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy, and the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add flour and baking powder, and mix until well incorporated.
- Pour over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar, and serving.
Notes
- To make the bars a little more tart, add the zest from the lemons into the filling.
- Make sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting them or they won't hold their shape.
- Store leftover lemon bars in an airtight container or bag on the counter for 2 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or in the freezer for 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 20Servings | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 100mg | Sugar: 18g
