These Lemon Bars have the perfect crust to filling ratio with a bright lemon flavor and a thick crust. This dessert recipe is always a hit!

Lemon Bars

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LEMON BARS RECIPE

My friend Brittany told me about these lemon bars on an early morning run together. Ironically food is often a topic of conversation during my runs. She gave me the recipe and told me I would eat the whole pan.

Not me, the poster child of self control. *cough*

I ate half the pan.

But then my husband ate the other half and I didn’t feel as bad.

HOW TO MAKE LEMON BARS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper (for easier removal) or spray it with cooking spray.
  2. For the crust, combine butter, flour, and powdered sugar until combined. You can use a food processor or mixer for this until it comes together. It may seem dry at first but it will come together. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 13-15 minutes.
  3. For the filling, mix the sugar, baking powder, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined. Beat for 2-3 minutes. Poor over crust and bake for 23-25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for serving.

  4. Store in the refrigerator. Before serving remove from fridge for about 10 minutes to let the crust soften. Makes about 20 bars.

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4.50 from 4 votes
These Lemon Bars have the perfect crust to filling ratio!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 20 bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar

For the filling:

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper (for easier removal) or spray it with cooking spray.
  • For the crust, combine butter, flour, and powdered sugar until combined. You can use a food processor or mixer for this until it comes together. It may seem dry at first but it will come together. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 13-15 minutes.
  • For the filling, mix the sugar, baking powder, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined. Beat for 2-3 minutes. Poor over crust and bake for 23-25 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar for serving.
  • Store in the refrigerator. Before serving remove from fridge for about 10 minutes to let the crust soften. Makes about 20 bars.

Notes

Source: adapted Brittany's recipe. Added zest, more lemon juice, and more flour.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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Christy Denney
Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!