The Best Lemon Bars You Will Ever Eat
Brighten up your dessert menu with *The Best Lemon Bars You Will Ever Eat*—a sensational sweet-and-tart treat that’s sure to impress! These classic lemon bars feature a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust topped with a luxuriously smooth and tangy lemon filling, all crowned with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a vibrant citrus flavor, this recipe balances sweetness and zing in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple baking process, these bars are perfect for any occasion, from sunny picnics to elegant dinner parties. Whether you’re a citrus lover or simply searching for the perfect crowd-pleasing dessert, these irresistible lemon bars will quickly become a favorite. Don’t forget to bookmark this recipe for effortlessly delicious results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for crust)
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 4 eggs
- 0.666 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure it is firmly packed.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of granulated sugar and 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour. Add the eggs and lemon juice, whisking until smooth and well combined.
Pour the lemon filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and does not jiggle in the center.
Remove the lemon bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish.
Dust the top of the lemon bars with powdered sugar before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your perfectly tangy, sweet lemon bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.1 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.3 g | 642% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1261 mg | 420% | |
| Sodium | 857 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 642.3 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 420.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*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.
