The BEST Lemon Bars EVER
This classic Lemon Bars recipe gives you bright and tangy treats, and it’s a total must-make, especially when you need some citrus in your life!
Servings: 20 bars
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup butter, softened 1 stick
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- additional powdered sugar for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, butter, and powdered sugar until well combined. Press into an ungreased 8x8x2-inch or 9x9x2-inch baking pan, building up the edges about half an inch.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
- Beat the filling ingredients with an electric mixer on HIGH speed for about 3 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy. Pour the mixture over the hot crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until no indentation remains when the center is lightly touched. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch bars.
Notes
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper that hangs slightly over the edges to make it easier to get the bars out!
- These bars can be left at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 7 days!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
