Description
These Super Easy Lemon Bars feature a tangy, creamy lemon filling over a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for any occasion, they’re quick to make with pantry staples and deliver bold citrus flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Sift in 1/4 cup flour to help thicken the filling slightly. Mix well.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Add shredded coconut or berries for extra flavor.
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter, floral twist.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
