Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Easy Peazy Lemon Squeezy Bars! Featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious, tangy lemon filling, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and zesty. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and pantry staples, this recipe is as fuss-free as it is flavor-packed. The silky filling pairs beautifully with the golden crust, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance to every bite. Perfect for bake sales, brunches, or anytime you need a citrusy pick-me-up, these lemon bars are sure to impress. Ready in under an hour, they make a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.25 cups of granulated sugar. Cut the 0.75 cups of cold unsalted butter into cubes and work it into the flour mixture using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the flour and butter mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cups of fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
Remove the lemon bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill and set.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the chilled bars out of the baking dish and place them on a cutting board. Cut into 12 squares or your desired serving size.
Dust the top of the lemon bars with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before serving for a decorative and sweet finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.5 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.4 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 930 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 543.7 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 370.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
