Print

Lemon Bars

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Bright, buttery, and perfectly tangy, these Lemon Bars are a sunny treat for any occasion.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons), finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
  • 8 teaspoons lemon zest (for glaze), finely grated
  • 1 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar), sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.
  2. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and sea salt until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the egg-lemon mixture to the flour mixture and beat on low until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
  6. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup of sifted icing sugar, 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 8 teaspoons of lemon zest until smooth.
  9. Once the bars are cool, spread the glaze over the top and let it set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened butter to help the batter come together smoothly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://daytasty.com/lemon-bars/