Best Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Best Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shortbread Base; 3/4 cup butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Topping; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Shortbread Base
3/4 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

1
Shortbread Base:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cut butter into 1/2 inch pieces.
3
In food processor, process all ingredients until mixture begins to form small lumps.
4
Press mixture evenly into 9x13 baking pan.
5
Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
6
While shortbread is baking, prepare topping.
7
Topping: In bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well.
8
Stir in lemon juice and flour.
9
Pour lemon mixture over hot shortbread base.
10
Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake in middle of oven until set, about 30 minutes.
11
Let cool completely in pan then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shortbread Base, 3/4 cup butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Best Lemon Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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