Go Back
+ servings
bar1200
Print Recipe
4.95 from 34 votes

The Best Lemon Bars

This perfect Lemon Bars Recipe has two important things; the perfect amount of lemon and a rich buttery crust. I add a bit more lemon juice than most, but it’s what sets my lemon bar recipe apart!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill2 hours
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon bars
Servings: 12
Calories: 238kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour

FILLING

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (32 g) all-purpose flour
  • cup (160 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

CRUST

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour, and ½ cup sugar with a pastry cutter, a fork, or your hands. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden.

FILLING

  • Whisk together 1 ½ cups sugar and ¼ cup flour. Crack eggs into a separate bowl, then whisk them into the sugar and flour mixture. Add ⅔ cup lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the oven. (Do not cover)
  • Allow bars to cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours then dust with confectioners sugar.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 238kcal