Description
Lemon Crumb Bars are a refreshing dessert with a bright and tangy flavor, perfectly balanced by a sweet, buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter in a mixing bowl until crumbly.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and press the crumb mixture into the bottom evenly.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust and spread evenly.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For added flavor, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg