Homemade Lemon Bars (Easy Lemon Bar Recipe)
Indulge in the delightful experience of Homemade Lemon Bars, an easy lemon bar recipe that promises to brighten any occasion. These zesty treats feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a tangy lemon filling that balances sweetness and tartness perfectly. Ideal for gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home, they come together in just 20 minutes of prep time. With simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these lemon bars are both accessible and impressive. Whether served plain or elegantly dusted with powdered sugar, they are sure to become your favorite dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons packed lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crust ingredients until crumbly, then press into the pan. Bake for 25 minutes until slightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together the granulated sugar, lemon juice, zest, and eggs until frothy. Stir in baking powder and flour.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for another 20-23 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg