Hello sunshine! These Lemon Bars are just what the doctor ordered. Bring some lusciously sunny lemon flavour into your life.
I looooooove Lemon Bars! They are quick to whip up and each sweet bite is pure heaven. The lemon filling will melt in your mouth. If you are a fan of Lemon Meringue Pie, you have got to try this dessert!
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They are perfect for any occasion. I made them just because. Do I really need a reason? Nope, I don’t think so. Sometimes, you just want something sweet and these Lemon Bars are pure perfection. From the buttery crust to the smooth, tart lemon filling, you can’t go wrong with this dessert.
For more lemon desserts, try my Lemon Bread, Lemon Cheesecake Mousse, Lemonade Cookies, Lemon Curd Coconut Macaroons, Homemade Lemon Curd and Lemon Drizzle Muffins.
Do you love lemon desserts?
Lemon Bars
A beautiful tart classic. This luscious and tangy lemon dessert with a buttery crust is perfect for lemon lovers.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter
Lemon Filling
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 7 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Icing sugar (powdered sugar), for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Mix together flour, sugar, salt and butter to make crust. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, stir together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, flour and baking powder. Pour lemon filling mixture on top of hot crust. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar (powdered sugar) if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 squareAmount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 17.2gSaturated Fat: 10.1gUnsaturated Fat: 6.1gCholesterol: 102.7mgSodium: 75.4mgCarbohydrates: 60.4gFiber: 0.7gSugar: 41.9gProtein: 4.7g
Agness of Run Agness Run says
I have never tried lemon bars but your recipe seems finger-licking, Stacie. Such an easy and tasty dessert. What kind of flour do you use for this recipe?
Stacie says
I use all purpose flour.
Sandra L Garth says
If I can’t have real sunshine these are a welcome substitute.
angie says
these look and I can quite imagine taste like spring will so yummy
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Sue Ready says
looks absolutely delicious and will not wait for spring to try them
Shanice Bannis says
Looks so delicious!
Super Mom - No Cape! says
I love lemon bars! Yours look delicious!
Miz Helen says
There is nothing better than a classic Lemon Bar! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
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Bette Stevens says
I love lemon! These bars look scrumptious… Thanks.