Description
These Homemade Lemon Bars are a delightful combination of a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling, creating the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a great treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- pinch of salt
FOR THE LEMON FILLING:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons packed lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks, white reserved for another use
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the pan with parchment paper if using a metal pan.
- Make the shortbread crust: Combine all crust ingredients and press into a loaf pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Prepare the lemon filling: Beat sugar, lemon juice, zest, eggs, and yolks. Add baking powder and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 20-23 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.
Notes
- For a small batch version, adjust ingredient quantities accordingly. Follow the same instructions with the same baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
