Description
These lemon bars feature a buttery crust paired with a tangy lemon filling that will make your taste buds dance. Simple to prepare with fresh lemons, they are perfect for any occasion or dessert craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup lemon juice (fresh is best, about 4 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add flour and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are light brown.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and flour, whisking to eliminate any lumps.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice, then whisk until everything is mixed together.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and does not jiggle.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
Make sure to cool completely before dusting with sugar to prevent it from melting.
You can store these lemon bars in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 77mg