Easy Lemon Bars Classic: Simple, Zesty, Shareable
Lemon-forward bars with a tender shortbread crust and a silky, tangy lemon layer finished with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour plus cooling
- Yield: One 9x13 pan
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (crust)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (crust + dusting)
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 tsp fine salt
1 1/2–2 cups granulated sugar (filling)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (filling)
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 pan with parchment.
2. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, bake 18–20 minutes.
3. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth.
4. Pour over hot crust and bake 18–22 minutes until just set.
5. Cool completely, lift out, dust with powdered sugar, slice.
Notes
Adjust sugar for desired tartness.
Chill before slicing for clean edges.
Store refrigerated 4 days or freeze 2 months.