These lemon bars are my all time favorite lemon bars and I’m not gonna lie, I’m kinda famous for them between family and friends. It’s a recipe I got from my grandma and it certainly does not disappoint! (So…my grandma’s famous?) I remember as a little kid spending the summers with my grandparents. My grandma is possibly the sweetest, quirkiest woman. Not to mention, she has skin that does not age! We would always cook together making favorites like lemon bars, spaghetti, (my grandma’s spaghetti is SO good) pot roast, another dessert pastry/cookie that my nena (we call my grandma “nena” idk why) called “Ma Goodmans” that very much taste like rugelach but are way better. Anyways, it’s a simple recipe that you can’t mess up and they are good enough to compare if not beat Magnolia Bakery’s lemon bars. They’re sweet with the perfect level of tartness thanks to the whole zested lemon. You will love them!
The Best Lemon Bars
Best Lemon Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup softened butter 1 1/2 sticks
For the filling:
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- zest of 1 whole lemon
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse until crumbly and forming small balls.
- Press crust into a greased 7x11 pan. You can use 9x13 if you prefer thinner bars. 7x11 will give nice thick bars. Bake crust for 20 minutes until edges are just starting to brown.
- Combine all of the filling ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until frothy.
- When the crust is done, pour the filling over the hot crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is just starting to brown. Dust with powdered sugar and let cool for 45 minutes before cutting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
And there you have it. Ooey, gooey lemon bars with a flaky crust and tart filling. If you make them, tag me. I love to see you guys making my recipes!
xox
Tessa
