The simple preparation and use of common pantry ingredients have made these delectable bars a regular in our kitchen. The light lemony filling combines beautifully with the flaky golden crust to create a perfect bite.
STEP ONE – Preparations
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Take out a stick of unsalted butter to soften.
- Get out an 8×8-inch metal pan and 2 medium bowls.
- Set up a cooling rack.
STEP TWO – Make the Crust
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions:
- In the 1st medium bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and use your fingers to incorporate until the ingredients form a ball of dough.
- Press the dough into the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned around the edges.
STEP THREE – Make the Filling
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
Instructions:
- In the 2nd medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
- Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix well.
STEP FOUR – Bake the Bars
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bar on the cooling rack for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a cutting board. You may need to run a knife around the edges of the pan first to loosen the bar.
- Cut into 9 individual bars and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Recommended Serving Size: 1 bar
Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat
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Love the simplicity of this recipe. Yumm the golden crust.
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Thank you! It seems that crust is often underappreciated, but it really makes this recipe complete.
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I will try it… nice recipe
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Thanks! I hope you enjoy!
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This looks soooo delicious! I wonder if it would work with almond flour? I’m trying to avoid using anything with gluten in it where I can.
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It would work with almond flour. The almond might give it a bit of a nutty taste though so if you want to taste just lemon, plain gluten free flour might work better.
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I really enjoy the texture of almond flour, adds to the gooeyness. Doesn’t tend to add too much of a nutty flavour. Perhaps a tiny bit of an almondy flavour, but nothing overbearing and I kind of like the lemon/ marzipan combo in my mind. Thanks!
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Then go for it! I hope you enjoy 🙂
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Lemon bars are a favourite in our house.
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They’re a favorite of ours too!
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Same!
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We think weâll treat ourselves to your pancake recipe this Sunday. Looking forward to it!
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Yay! I hope you enjoy!
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Great photo, Julia! Looks so good I want to make it right away, and there are still plenty of lemons on my tree.
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Yay! I really hope you enjoy it, it’s one of our favorites!
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Yum! Everything lemon is my favorite!🙌🏼
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Same here! Lemon is the best 👍🏻
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These look delicious! 😍
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Thank you! We sure think they are 🙂
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Citrus flavour is my weakness and these lemon bars look so tempting!
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Thank you! We’re big citrus lovers here too.
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The lemon bars look delicious and perfect dessert for the summer!
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Thank you! They sure are a great summer treat!
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