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Easy Lemon Bars

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Easy Lemon Bars are a classic dessert with a buttery shortbread crust and a tangy, sweet lemon filling. They’re simple to make, refreshing, and perfect for any occasion from potlucks to afternoon snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
  • Powdered sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form an even layer.
  4. Bake crust for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  5. While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour for the filling until smooth.
  6. Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.
  7. Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until filling is set and no longer jiggles.
  8. Cool completely in the pan. Chill for cleaner cuts.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chill before cutting for cleaner, neater slices.Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan—adjust baking time as needed.Bars can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.Try lemon-lime or berry variations for a twist.

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