Best 6 Best Lemon Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing world of lemon bars, a delightful treat that offers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. These delectable squares feature a buttery shortbread crust that crumbles in your mouth, topped with a luscious lemon filling that bursts with citrusy goodness. The combination of the crisp crust and the velvety smooth filling creates an irresistible experience that will leave you craving for more.

This article presents you with a collection of the best lemon bar recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From the traditional lemon bars with their simple yet irresistible flavor to variations that incorporate unique ingredients like blueberries, raspberries, and even lavender, there's a recipe here to satisfy every taste bud.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes provide clear and easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring that you can recreate these delectable treats in your own kitchen. With step-by-step guides and helpful tips, you'll be able to master the art of making lemon bars and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

So, embark on a delightful journey into the world of lemon bars, and let your taste buds experience the perfect harmony of tangy and sweet flavors. With these recipes as your guide, you'll be able to create mouthwatering lemon bars that will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Tart, rich and perfection, all rolled into one! Wow your friends with this simple recipe. Hint: No Substitutions!

Provided by Patty Schenck

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool. For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 44.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

THE BEST HOMEMADE LEMON BARS RECIPE



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These are the best homemade lemon bars! With a perfectly chewy crust, zesty lemon filling and dusted with powder sugar they are the ultimate summertime treat.

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs (beaten)
1 lemon (zested)
1 cup lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
1 cup flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add flour and salt and mix until blended.
  • Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While crust is cooking, make filling by mixing together sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for about 25 -30 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar.
  • Cool completely and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 6545 kcal, Fat 268 g, SaturatedFat 51 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1883 mg, Carbohydrate 927 g, Sugar 566 g, Protein 186 mg

THE BEST LEMON BARS YOU WILL EVER EAT



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This recipe comes from a friend of my mom. My fiance and I credit this recipe for getting us into our current home-I bribed my landlord with a batch when we turned in the rent application!! No one I know has ever tasted better lemon bars.

Provided by PBShakes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 15-20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter (1/2lb) or 1 cup margarine, cold (1/2lb)
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
2 large lemons, juice of, about a 1/2 cup
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Mix 2 cups flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter then use your hands to knead it into a moist ball. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and brush with melted butter. Pat the dough into an even layer at the bottom of the prepped pan. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
  • While crust is baking mix: eggs, granulated sugar, remaining flour, lemon juice and salt.
  • Pour over baked crust. Bake for 20 min more. If it's still a little loose in the middle turn off the oven, open the door for one minute to allow heat to escape then close it and leave in cooling oven for another 5-10 minutes until it has set.
  • Remove from oven. Using the parchment as a sling carefully move uncut bar to a cutting surface. Cut immediately into squares with a long sharp knife (run knife under hot water before and between cuts) and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar (optional). Allow to cool.

BEST LEMON BARS



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Make and share this Best Lemon Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Shortbread Base:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut butter into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • In food processor, process all ingredients until mixture begins to form small lumps.
  • Press mixture evenly into 9x13 baking pan.
  • Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • While shortbread is baking, prepare topping.
  • Topping: In bowl whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until combined well.
  • Stir in lemon juice and flour.
  • Pour lemon mixture over hot shortbread base.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake in middle of oven until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely in pan then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.2, Protein 2.4

THE BEST LEMON BARS



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Categories     Lemon     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups (divided) white sugar
2 1/4 cups (divided) all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven. The bars will firm up as they cool.
  • For a festive tray, make another pan using limes instead of lemons and adding a drop of green food coloring to give a very pale green. After both pans have cooled, cut into uniform 2 inch squares and arrange in a checker board fashion.

THE BEST HOMEMADE LEMON BARS RECIPE



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Provided by á-331

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
FILLLING:
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, beaten
lemon zest of 1 lemon
1 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled
1 cup flour
TOPPING:
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F 2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray 3. Cream together softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add flour and salt and mix until blended. Press into the bottom of prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes 4. While crust is cooking, make filling by mixing together sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour filling over hot crust and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until set\ 5. Remove from oven and dust with powdered sugar 6. Cool completely and cut into squares

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor for lemon bars.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect lemon bars every time. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give lemon bars a try! You won't be disappointed.

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