Lemon Bars
Everyone loves these easy Lemon Bars, inspired by Pioneer Woman. A shortbread crust with a soft lemon filling makes these sweet, tangy bars irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp finely ground sea salt
For the Filling
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 6-7 lemons)
- 2 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- confectioner's sugar (optional (for dusting))
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the butter to a large mixing bowl. Add in the granulated sugar and use a hand-held mixer or whisk to cream together the butter and sugar until well-combined.
- Mix in the flour and salt.
- Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just beginning to lightly brown around the edges.While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
- Add the eggs and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Use a hand-held mixer to mix the eggs and sugar until well-combined.
- Add in the lemon juice and vanilla and mix until well-combined. Mix in the flour until combined.
- Pour the filling mixture over the cooked crust and return to the oven to bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to come to room temperature before placing in the fridge to chill for 2 hours. Dust the bars with powdered sugar if desired and remove from pan before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 443IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.