Tangy Lemon Bars
These tangy and sweet lemon bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're made with a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling, and they're topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. The bars are super easy to make and are sure to be a hit with lemon lovers everywhere.Â
Ingredients
Crust
Filling
Instructions
Crust
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar and salt.
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Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press the mixture into the prepared pan, and press it firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
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Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Filling
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In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
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Let the lemon bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Servings 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 60mg20%
- Sodium 80mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
