Description
Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that are perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a buttery shortbread base topped with a creamy lemon filling, making them a refreshing dessert that will leave your family and friends craving more. Ideal for picnics, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home, this simple recipe calls for just a handful of ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With their gooey texture and zesty flavor, these lemon bars are sure to brighten up any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix butter, powdered sugar, and salt until creamy. Gradually add flour and press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (64g)
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 51mg