Easy Lemon Bars
327kcal
Ingredients
- 2-1/3 cups all purpose flour divided 2 cups for crust and 1/3 cup for filling
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar divided 1/2 cup for crust and 1-1/2 cups for filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 9 x 13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat together 2 cups flour, butter and 1/2 cup sugar using stand mixer with paddle attachment or mix in a food processor. Sprinkle the dough into prepared pan and press down into an even layer. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
- In large bowl, whisk together remaining 1/3 cup flour and 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar. Whisk in eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract and lemon zest until completely combined. Pour mixture over baked crust.
- Transfer pan to over and bake 25 minutes. Filling should be firm around edges and slightly soft in center. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 hour before covering pan and chilling for at least 4 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into bars with sharp knife. Clean knife after each cut.
- Store leftover bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving1barCalories327kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein3gFat17gSaturated Fat10gTrans Fat1gCholesterol103mgSodium26mgPotassium47mgFiber1gSugar36gVitamin A563IUVitamin C4mgCalcium16mgIron1mg
Notes
Use edge of parchment paper to slide chilled, uncut bars out of pan onto a flat surface for easier cutting.