Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are one of the balanced desserts with the tanginess of lemon zest and sweetness. These beautiful bars offer a burst of flavor in each bite. The buttery crust perfectly complements the luxurious lemon filling. The velvety bar is adorned with the dust of powdered sugar. It is one of the best afternoon snacks and treats to elevate your dessert table on special occasions. The following recipe will help you to make this delightful treat. The instruction makes each step a breeze for you.

Ingredients To Make Lemon Bars

For The Crust

• Unsalted butter
• Raw sugar
• Vanilla
• All-purpose flour
• Salt

For The Filling 

• Eggs
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla
• Lemon zest
• Lemon juice
• Flour

Ingredient Notes and Variations

1. Unsalted butter: It is the base of the buttery crust. Unsalted butter provides richness and melt-in-mouth texture to the bars. For a twist, you can use vegan butter or dairy-free options. 
2. Raw sugar: It adds a caramel-like sweetness to the crust. You can use coconut sugar or maple sugar for innovation.
3. All-purpose flour: It provides a base for crust and filling. As an alternative, you can use gluten-free flour blend or almond flour. 
4. Granulated sugar: It will balance the tartness of the lemon filling. You can use a cane or powdered sugar for a slightly different taste and texture. 
5. Lemon zest: It is the start of the recipe. The lemon zest adds citrusy flavors and brings shine to the bars. You can use fresh lemon juice instead. 

How To Make Lemon Bars?

1: Prepare the dough

• Preheat the oven before preparing the filling, and keep the temperature to 350 degrees. 
• Beat the butter with sugar until it turns creamy. 
• Once the butter becomes fluffy, add flour, vanilla, and salt. 
• Mix them until combined. 
• Take a pan with nine by 13-inch measurements and grease it. 
• Take the dough and spread it in the pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. 

2: Prepare the filling

• In another bowl, collect the eggs and beat them with sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and flour. 
• Whisk until mixt very well. 
• Pour this filling into the pre-baked crust and return the pan to the oven. 
• Bake it for a further 25 to 30 minutes. Let it cool before slicing. 

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Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are one of the balanced desserts with the tanginess of lemon zest and sweetness. These beautiful bars offer a burst of flavor in each bite. 

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Author Adalynn Ward

Servings 15 Bars

Calories 309kcal

Ingredients

For The Crust

• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• ½ cup raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• pinch of salt

For The Filling

• 4 large eggs
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 heaping tablespoon lemon zest
• ⅔ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• ⅔ cup flour

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees before making the bars.
• Create the dough by mixing the sugar and butter until it becomes smooth.
• Mix flour in until it resembles dough.
• Place the dough on the baking tray.
• Bake for between 15 and 20 minutes until you’ve prepared the filling.
• Break eggs, then beat them thoroughly with lemon zest, vanilla flour, sugar, and flour to fill.
• Pour this filling into the baked crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let it cool down before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.2g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 14.3g | Saturated Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 24.5g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg