Lemon Bars
These lemon bars have a buttery shortbread base and a bright lemon filling. You bake the crust, add the lemon mixture, and bake again for a simple citrus dessert.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixer
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Lemon Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the flour until blended.
- Press the dough into the baking dish.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
- Whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.
Notes
You can chill the bars before cutting for cleaner slices.