Megan's Hush Hush Lemon Bars

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly buttery, Megan’s Hush Hush Lemon Bars are a dessert secret worth sharing! Featuring a perfectly crumbly shortbread crust topped with a smooth, tangy lemon filling made from freshly squeezed lemon juice, these bars strike the ideal balance of sweetness and tartness. Ready in under an hour and dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch, they’re perfect for anything from afternoon tea to a crowd-pleasing potluck treat. With just a handful of pantry staples and simple steps, this lemon bar recipe brings bakery-quality flavor straight to your kitchen. Try these citrusy delights for a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 0.67 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Stir until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the shortbread dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create a firm crust. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the crust cools, prepare the lemon filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.25 cup of all-purpose flour, 4 large eggs, and 0.67 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

Step 8

Remove the lemon bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. For faster cooling, place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 9

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 12 squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Dust the tops of the lemon bars with powdered sugar (optional) for a decorative finish. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1287.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4583.1

Total Fat 215.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1242.2mg	0%
Sodium 318.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 652.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 435.9g
Protein 54.1g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 206.6mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 779.3mg	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: 40.7%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 54.7%