Description
A delightful recipe for lemon crumb bars that are easy to make and bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, eggs, powdered sugar, and lemon zest.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg