These zesty lemon bars feature a buttery crust and a creamy citrus filling. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of lemon flavor that will leave you wanting more. These fun bars are simple to make, no matter your level of baking experience.
Classic Lemon Bars
Course: DessertServings
12
BarsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
- For the crust:
1 cup 1 (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup 1/2 granulated sugar
2 cups 2 all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/4 tsp 1/4 salt
- For the lemon filling:
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 granulated sugar
1/4 cup 1/4 all-purpose flour
4 large 4 eggs
2/3 cup 2/3 freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out. Bake the crust in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until it's lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and flour. Whisk in the eggs. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust while it's still hot. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, you can refrigerate the bars for a couple hours to make them easier to slice.
- Dust the top of the bars with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
