Best Lemon Bars
Classic lemon bars that are tart and sweet at the same time. Full of citrus flavor.
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.