Best Lemon Bars Recipe
Easy, gooey, and tangy lemon bars that are so delicious!
Servings: 12 servings
Cost: $15
Ingredients
Lemon bar crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 cup butter
Lemon bar filling
- 4 large organic eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 2 or 3 lemons will do the trick
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
For the crust
- In a medium bowl, use clean hands to combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup butter (softened) until the dough clings together.
- Press the dough evenly into a greased 9×9-inch pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, until the crust is pale golden.
For the filling
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs.
- Add 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and whisk until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Assemble
- Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the lemon filling over the warm crust.
- Return to the oven and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or shapes.
- Once cut, sift powdered sugar over the top and garnish with edible flowers, if desired.
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Notes
How to Remove: Ensure they are cooled completely, then go around the edge with a knife to loosen the crust from the sides of the pan before cutting it into squares.
Lemon Freshness: Always use fresh lemons, and opt for Meyer lemons when they are in season!
Pan Size: Use a 9x9 pan. If you don't have one you can use an 8x8 pan too. This will result in a much thicker bar and likely require a longer bake time for the center to set.
Refrigerate: Store lemon bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Wrap gently in plastic wrap to keep the crust and filling fresh.
Freeze: Wrap each bar in plastic, then place in a freezer bag or container. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.4mg
