Lemon Bars
These perfect Lemon Bars have just the right amount of citrus flavor and are topped on a buttery crust! Easy to make and the best dessert recipe for spring!
Servings 15 Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the lemon filling:
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a 9x13 pan and set aside.
For the crust:
- Cream the butter with the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. This should take 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Press into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
For the filling:
- While the crust is cooling, whisk together the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour over the crust and bake and additional 20 minutes or until the custard is set.
- Refrigerate until chilled, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy.