These old-fashioned lemon bars recipe pair a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet-and-tangy lemon filling and a dusting of powdered sugar.

You can’t go wrong with this classic lemon dessert!

INGREDIENTS

Unsalted butter Granulated sugar All-purpose flour Kosher salt Eggs Lemon zest Lemon juice Powdered sugar

Cream the butter and sugar. Combine the flour and salt, then slowly add the dry ingredients until just mixed. 

1

Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a baking dish. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. 

2

Whisk together all of the filling ingredients until well combined. Pour over the crust and smooth it with a spatula.

3

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

4

Dust the bars with powdered sugar and cut them into squares.

5

Store lemon bars wrapped in the pan or transfer them to an airtight container. They can be stored for up to a week in the refrigerator, or in the freezer frozen for up to 3 months.

There’s something about lemon bars that just makes them irresistible.

Whenever I see lemon bars at the bakery or farmer’s market, I always have to get myself one!

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