The Best Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are easy to make with fresh lemons and simple ingredients you probably already have for a deliciously rich and tart treat.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.5 cups white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Gather the ingredients.

Step 3

To make the crust: Blend 2 cups flour, softened butter, and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium bowl until well combined.

Step 4

Press crust into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

Step 5

Bake crust in the preheated oven until firm and golden, about 15 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, make the filling: Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour in a medium bowl. Whisk in eggs, then lemon juice until smooth.

Step 7

Pour filling over the baked crust.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Set the pan aside to cool completely; the bars will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

When cooled, cut bars into uniform squares.