Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors with our incredibly easy lemon bars. This refreshing dessert is sure to brighten your day!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Servings 12to 16 servings
Calories 387
Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
Ingredients
For the Crust
1/2poundbutterunsalted, softened
1/2cupGranulated sugar
2cupsflour
1/8teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoonlemon zest
For the filling
4largeEggs
1 1/3cupsgranulated sugar
1tablespoonslemon zest
2/3cuplemon juice
2/3cupflour
2tbspConfectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter. Blend until just combined.
Gather the dough into a ball and flatten it with floured hands and press it into a well oiled 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, the crust will still be very pale to very lightly browned at this point. Let cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour the filling over the crust and then bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature before removing from the pan.
Cut into small squares or triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.