Lemony Snickets
Brighten your dessert table with "Lemony Snickets," a delightfully tangy twist on classic lemon bars that are as intriguing as their name! Featuring a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust paired with a luscious lemon filling bursting with the freshness of lemon juice and zest, these zesty treats strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. The topping of powdered sugar adds just the right touch of sweetness, making these bars irresistible for citrus lovers. With only 20 minutes of prep, these crowd-pleasing lemon bars are easy to whip up for any occasion, whether it’s a casual snack or an elegant dessert. Perfectly portable and simple to slice, "Lemony Snickets" make for a refreshing treat that’s ideal for brunches, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Indulge in this sunshine-filled dessert and let its bold citrus flavor brighten your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal of the bars.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the base of the bars.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into cubes and add it to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Make sure it’s packed tight and even to form a solid base.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Sift in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the lemon filling mixture (optional for a slightly thicker filling). Whisk until fully combined.
When the crust is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the lemon filling over the warm crust. Spread it evenly if needed.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the filling is just set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the lemon bars to cool for at least 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for an additional hour to fully set.
Once chilled, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Dust the top generously with powdered sugar before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your tangy, sweet, and perfectly balanced Lemony Snickets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.8 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 819 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 574.5 g | 209% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 422.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 629 mg | 13% | |
*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.
