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Stack of tangy lemon bars with shortbread crust and powdered sugar topping, showing their bright yellow filling.

Lemon Bars

Olivia Carter
Buttery shortbread plus zesty lemon curd equals happiness in every bite.
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20 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
COST $10–$12
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword citrus, lemon bars, shortbread
Servings 16 bars
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • zester

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter

Filling:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp zest
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder optional
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the pan with parchment paper.
  • Pulse the crust ingredients, press into the pan, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
  • Combine the filling components and spread over the heated crust.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, then cool and chill for 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and slice.

Notes

Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor. Chilling is essential for clean cuts.

Nutrition (per bar)

Calories: ~200kcal, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 31g, Protein: 3g