Classic Lemon Bars
These Classic Lemon Bars have a sweet yet tangy lemon filling, a buttery shortbread crust, and plenty of powdered sugar dusted on top. Homemade lemon bars make an easy dessert recipe for the spring and summer months.
Servings: 9 Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon zest
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup flour
Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 baking pan, or line it with parchment paper (or non stick foil).
Shortbread Crust
- Mix all purpose flour, powdered sugar, salt, and lemon zest together.
- Add in melted butter. Mix until the shortbread dough is well combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, press the dough into the baking dish in an even layer.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until just barely turning golden brown. (Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before adding the lemon filling.)
Lemon Filling
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest together.
- Next, add in granulated sugar and all purpose flour and whisk until smooth and combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to eat. (Leftovers should be stored in the fridge too.)
- Cut into squares. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
- Enjoy!