The Best Lemon Bars
The Best Lemon Bars feature a tender, buttery shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling. This classic dessert is easy to make and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, making it ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert, Bars, Citrus
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup softened butter
½ cup white sugar
Filling
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
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Cream butter and ½ cup sugar until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups flour, mixing until combined. Press into pan evenly.
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Bake crust 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
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Whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar, ¼ cup flour, eggs, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Pour filling over baked crust; bake 20–25 minutes until set and no longer jiggly.
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Cool completely; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Add lemon zest to filling for extra flavor.
Substitute half lemon juice with lime juice for variation.
Garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
Sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle glaze on top.
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