Lemon Bars

Delicious sweet-tart bars sprinkled with just a touch of powdered sugar. A classic spring and summer dessert!


SERVINGS

36-48

PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

45 min

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or fork) to make fine crumbs.

  3. 3

    Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, pressing ½ inch up the sides.

  4. 4

    Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes, until just golden brown at edges.

  5. 5

    For filling, mix sugar, ¼ cup flour and baking powder; add lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs. Pour mixture over hot crust. Bake 20 additional minutes at 350 F. Cool completely.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.