Description
Easy Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust are the quintessential summer treat, combining a buttery shortbread base with a zesty lemon filling. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, making them perfect for picnics, gatherings, or just a sunny afternoon snack. Simple to prepare and visually appealing, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for the filling)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large fresh eggs
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the crust, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in the flour until crumbly. Press into the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a bit of flour in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg