If you want to brighten up your day, bake up some of the best lemon bars ever.
I have a friend who loves lemon bars, she calls them lemon squares, and it was recently her birthday. She sent me a text that she would really like some, so I whipped some up for her.
Unfortunately for her, we couldn’t get together right away so I took them to a family reunion we had. I promised her some more when we got together. By the way, if you love all things lemon, try these other lemon recipes also.
When we got back a few days later, I made them again and we got together and ate her lemon bars. We were both in Heaven.
You can never eat just one and I think by cutting them into little triangles you don’t feel like you’re eating too much. Until you notice most of them are gone. If you can’t get enough Lemon, try this lemon curd recipe.
The Best Lemon Bars Ever
How to Bake The Best Lemon Bars Ever
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 sticks butter room temp
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- pinch kosher salt
Filling
- 6 eggs Jumbo or Extra Large and room temp
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoon grated lemon zest Approx 2 lemons
- 1 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed preferrably
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Topping
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar for dusting as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- For the crust, cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and add to butter mixture. Line a 9 X 13" pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Put the dough into the pan and sprinkle with flour and using a small roller or your hands, roll into the pan building up a 1/2 inch edge on all sides.
- Put pan in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Make the filling while the crust is baking. Remove from the oven.
- For the filling, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and flour. Using real lemons makes all the difference. Mix again just before you pour over the crust and bake for 30 minutes, until filling is set. Let cool to room temperature. Cut into 20 – 24 squares or 40 triangles. It's easier to cut if you refrigerate for 30 minutes after completely cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Can Lemon Bars be Frozen?
Lemon bars can be frozen after they are cooled. Once they are sliced, (make sure they are cold when sliced and use a sharp knife and clean off after each slice), you can separate each slice and individually wrap in plastic wrap. They can be stored frozen up to two months.
Do Lemon Bars need to be refrigerated?
Lemon bars can be left covered on the counter for a few hours, but are best refrigerated because of the custard, curd type filling.
Are you a lemon lover? What are your favorite lemon recipes? Share them with me in the comment section and find a few more recipes below. Make sure you sign up for my weekly emails and receive a free Baking Ingredient Comparison Chart.
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
- Lemon Cupcakes
- Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- Instant Pot Lemon Curd Cheesecake
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adrienne says
These look delicious! Stopped by from SITS. 🙂
Candi says
I hope you get the chance to try them. Enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.
Tracie says
Yum! I definitely want to try these soon.
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Candi says
they are so easy. I know you will enjoy. Thanks for visiting.
Akaleistar says
Love lemon bars!
Candi says
Me too. I can't get enough. Thanks for visiting.
momssmallvictories says
delish, i love lemon bars! visiting from SITS!
Candi says
I Love them too. I could eat them all day. Thanks for stopping by.
Amee @ Did Someone Say Chocolate? says
Hi Candi! I'm visting from SITS and when I saw the words "Lemon Bar" I just HAD to take a peak. You have a very lucky friend and now I'm putting these on my list for my birthday. I would totally go for lemon bars over a birthday cake! (Or brownies) haha! Looking forward to getting to know you better!
L. D. B. Taylor says
One of my favorite desserts! I love that tart, lemon flavor.
Alexis Grace says
I actually love lemon bars— but still avoiding gluten…..have you made the crust gf before? If so what did you use?
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Candi says
Alexis, I will put that on my list to do a recipe with a gluten free crust. Thanks for the suggestion
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Cindy Howell says
Your recipes are always a treat. I can't wait to try this one!
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Candi says
Thanks Cindy, I appreciate you hosting the link up.
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@shari_lynne says
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Lemon Bars Candi! I have to be careful when I'm around them because I will eat them all up!! 😀 Thanks for sharing!
Candi says
Thanks Shari, I can eat them all up too.
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@KrystalS says
These look REALLY good! I'm sharing and pinning to make them in the future! ;D
Candi says
Great, they are super easy and so good. Great for parties.
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heidifowler says
Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats. Thanks for the great recipe! Pinned and shared!
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Candi says
Thanks for pinning. They are so good. I love the shortbread crust.
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@GirlGoneMom says
I love anything with lemon. Going to be making this soon, for reals!
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Candi says
I love lemon too. I have so much fun making all the lemon recipes.
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@MommaYoung says
This Lemon Bar recipe looks delicious. We love lemon I can't wait to try this with the kids.
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Candi says
They are so good and easy to make. I hope you get to try them.
Candi Elm says
They are so good. I am thinking of making the gluten free next time with coconut flour.
Immobilienmakler heidelberg says
Der Artikel ist wirklich gut. Das Thema hat mich schon interessiert und ich konnte hier noch einiges weiterführendes finden. Ich freue mich, weitere Blogeinträge zu lesen. Danke und Grüße aus Heidelberg Marco Feindler
Diane Lyman says
I really like Lemon Bars candy! I should be careful while i am around them because i can eat them all up!! Thanks a lot for sharing!
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