Description
Delightful lemon bars with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, lemon zest, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve topped with powdered sugar, if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemons. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg