Lemony curd on top of a deliciously buttery crust….. sprinkled with powdered sugar and lemon zest. Sounds super simple, but these bars explode with flavor that your tastebuds will crave!
Keep this recipe on hand as soon as the sun starts to shine. Perfect for spring or summer dessert!
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Lemon Bars
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Description
Lemon curd on top of a buttery crust.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 cups flour
1 ¾ cup sugar
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 lemons, zested and juiced (juice needs to equal 6 tablespoons)
½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, blend the softened butter, powdered sugar, and flour together. Pat it into a 9×13 baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, flour, and salt together. Beat in the eggs, lemon juice, and baking powder; and pour over the crust. Put back in the oven and bake until set and brown around the edges, about 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
When ready to serve, sprinkle with more powdered sugar and the lemon zest and cut into squares.
