Special Day Lemon Bars
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with these irresistible Special Day Lemon Bars—a zesty dessert bursting with bright citrus flavor and a buttery golden crust. This recipe starts with a crumbly base made from all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and unsalted butter, perfectly baked to set the stage for the star of the show: a luscious lemon filling. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs, this tangy layer is baked to perfection, balancing sweet and tart in every bite. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are as elegant as they are delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re the perfect make-ahead treat for birthdays, showers, or any special occasion where a touch of sunshine is welcomed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 0.67 cups lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons extra powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
Cut in the unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a larger mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until smooth.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder to the egg mixture, whisking until fully combined.
Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature on a wire rack.
Once cooled, dust the top of the lemon bars generously with extra powdered sugar.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Enjoy these tangy treats on your special day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 45 mg | 1% | |
*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.
