Classic Lemon Bars

By peridot728

These classic homemade lemon bars have a tangy lemon filling and a sweet shortbread crust! These are the perfect Easter dessert, spring dessert, or summer dessert!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/8 tsp salt
• FILLING:
• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup flour
• TOPPING:
• Powdered sugar
• Lemon slices

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 baking pan.

Mix melted butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt together. Once it comes together, press in an even layer into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and flour together. Once combined, pour over crust and bake for 25 minutes, or until filling has set. Allow to cool.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top each bar with a lemon slice if desired.
Best when eaten at room temperature or when cold.

Enjoy!