Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust: A Delightful Treat!
Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust are a deliciously tangy dessert featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with a smooth lemon filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups of flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup flour until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg