Laura's Lemon Bars

Brighten up your dessert table with Laura's Lemon Bars, a delightful blend of zesty citrus flavor and buttery shortbread crust. These homemade treats feature a melt-in-your-mouth base, perfectly baked to golden perfection, topped with a tangy lemon filling made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest. Quick to assemble with just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars are baked twice for the ideal balance of crisp crust and velvety filling. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, they’re the ultimate sweet-and-tart indulgence for any occasion. Perfect as a refreshing dessert or an afternoon tea companion, Laura's Lemon Bars will have your taste buds singing. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days—if they last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 large eggs
• 0.75 cups lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Cut in the 1 cup of unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the shortbread crust.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 6

While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust and return the pan to the oven.

Step 8

Bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 10

When ready to serve, dust the top of the lemon bars with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Step 11

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1184.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3714.6

Total Fat 118.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 992mg	0%
Sodium 896.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 636.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 420.6g
Protein 54.5g	0%

Vitamin D 164IU	0%
Calcium 198.7mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 794.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.8%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 66.5%