Bake-Sale-Worthy Lemon Bars

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The next time you need something amazing to contribute to a bake sale, or maybe just a last-minute birthday party, try this simple lemon bars recipe.

Submitted by Brandi Gilbertson
Updated on December 16, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 bars
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

  • ¾ cup butter, softened

Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Topping:

  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl. Pat dough into the prepared pan to form a crust.

  3. Bake crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave oven on.

  4. Whisk white sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons flour together in a bowl and pour filling over crust.

  5. Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes.

  6. Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.

Cook's Note:

Use margarine in place of butter, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
10g Fat
34g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.