Best 6 Best Lemon Bars Recipes

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Lemon bars, with their bright citrus flavor and creamy filling, are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. The best lemon bars strike a perfect balance between tart and sweet, with a rich, buttery crust that holds its shape when cut. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, finding the best recipe for lemon bars can be a daunting task. This article will help you navigate the world of lemon bar recipes and provide you with expert tips and tricks to ensure you create the perfect batch of these delectable treats.

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:

  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the cookie dough before baking helps prevent the bars from spreading too much and keeps them nice and thick.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice gives the bars the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor won't be as good.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeating the eggs can make the bars tough. Beat them just until they are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are set: The bars are done baking when they are set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This helps prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Lemon bars are a classic dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their bright lemon flavor and creamy texture, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give lemon bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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