Best 9 Lemon Square Bars Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of lemon square bars, a classic dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. With their golden crust, velvety filling, and irresistible dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are a true symphony of flavors and textures, making them a beloved favorite among dessert enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will take you on a delectable adventure as we explore the world of lemon square bars, uncovering the secrets to creating the perfect batch that will leave your friends and family begging for more.

Here are our top 9 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

LEMON SQUARE BARS



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Check out this recipe! It may be the one you are looking for.

Provided by RCOMP

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, melted
4 large eggs eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅝ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups flour and confectioners' sugar. Blend in the melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Combine the sugar, baking powder and 1/4 cup of flour so there will be no flour lumps. Stir the sugar mixture into the eggs. Finally, stir in the lemon juice. Pour over the prepared crust and return to the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until bars are set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

LEMON SQUARES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 15 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
4 large eggs
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Mix the flour and confectioners' sugar in a bowl and add the melted butter, mixing until a dough forms. Press the mixture firmly into a 9- by 13- by 2-inch pan. Bake the crust for 25 minutes.
  • For the filling: While the crust is baking, with an electric mixer, combine the eggs, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, flour, baking powder and salt, and beat until smooth. Pour the mixture over the baked crust. Bake for 20 minutes more.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely. Sprinkle the top with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares and serve.

LEMON BARS



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Ina Garten's Lemon Bars are easy to bake and make for the perfect picnic dessert, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 squares or 40 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the mixer on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press it into a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill.
  • Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
  • For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Cut into triangles and dust with confectioners' sugar.

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES



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The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
4 large egg yolks
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
  • Make crust: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Add flour, and mix on low just until combined. Press dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of prepared pan; prick all over with a fork. Bake until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together yolks, condensed milk, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over hot crust in pan; return to oven, and bake until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Refrigerate until filling is firm, about 2 hours or up to 3 days. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 squares, and dust with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 4 g

LEMON SQUARES



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These sweet and tangy old-fashioned Lemon Squares are easy to make from scratch with just 10 minutes of prep!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup confectioners sugar, plus extra for dusting at the end
2 cups granulated sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 square, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g

LEMON SQUARES



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I'm expected to bring these bars to bridal showers and family gatherings. The combination of sweet and tart tastes is sure to please. -Mary Larson, Maplewood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter
TOPPING:
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown., For topping, combine the eggs, sugar, lemon juice, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Pour over crust (pan will be full). Bake 16-20 minutes or until set and top is golden brown. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LEMON BARS



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These easy lemon bars are a delightful recipe from my mother's file. I've been serving it for many years. This easy lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. -Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar. Pat into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and zest; beat until frothy. Pour over the crust. Bake 25 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUZANNE'S FAMOUS LEMON SQUARES OR BARS



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you cannot have just one, these lemon squares are to die for. i have gotten into fights with my friends over who gets to keep the leftovers!

Provided by .rox2217

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 grated lemon, rind of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • For Crust: Melt butter.
  • Stir sugar and flour together.
  • Mix the two, and pat into the bottom of 9"x13" baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • For Topping: Using a spoon, combine these ingredients, adding flour and baking powder gently. Do not use electric mixer.
  • Pour over baked crust carefully.
  • Bake another 25 minutes until firm.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Reminder: Do not use electric mixer. Do not double this recipe. For more pungent lemon flavor, add one grated lemon rind to the egg mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 122.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.9, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the best flavor for lemon squares. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the mixture, making the lemon squares lighter and more tender.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough, dense lemon squares.
  • Bake the lemon squares until the center is set: The lemon squares should be slightly jiggly in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to set as they cool.
  • Allow the lemon squares to cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the lemon squares in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the lemon squares for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Lemon squares are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make lemon squares that are light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. So next time you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert, give lemon squares a try!

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