Description
These lemon bars are soft, buttery, and filled with a bright citrus flavor. A perfect balance of sweet and tangy, this homemade dessert melts in your mouth and brings a fresh, comforting taste to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking pan.
- Mix butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add flour and salt, mix into dough.
- Press dough into pan evenly.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and zest.
- Mix in flour and baking powder.
- Pour filling over warm crust.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and slice.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Let the bars cool completely before cutting. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg