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    Home » Afternoon Tea Party Ideas

    How to bake the best lemon bars ever

    Published: Aug 16, 2018 · Modified: Dec 19, 2020 by Candi Elm

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    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

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    How to Bake The Best Lemon Bars Ever

    Bake some of the best lemon bars ever with this easy recipe using fresh lemon and lemon zest. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Resting time 10 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 519kcal
    Author Candi

    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

    After you bake the crust, freeze the baking pan for 10 minutes.
    The filling should be poured into the warm crust right after baking. Prepare the filling while the crust is in the freezer. 
    The baking time may vary for the filling. Make sure your oven is calibrated and that you understand your baking time based on your oven settings. Do not underbake the filling or the bars won’t hold up. 
    Sift powdered sugar on bars right before consuming. 
    When slicing, make sure the bars are cold and use a clean sharp knife. I cut all the edges off so that the bars are all pretty. Then I eat the edges. Yum. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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    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.

    The best Lemon Bars ever on White Plate and Blue and White Plate with Powdered Sugar

    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

    If you loved this recipe and made it can you give it a 5-star review? That will help it be seen more. You can also pin it to Pinterest or share it on Facebook.

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is a wife and mom who shares how you can simply create a sweet life with weekly encouragement, recipes, household budgeting, and organizing tips. She currently lives in Southern California while blogging, baking, and living life to the fullest.

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    1. adrienne says

      April 05, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      These look delicious! Stopped by from SITS. 🙂

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 15, 2013 at 1:26 am

        I hope you get the chance to try them. Enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    2. Tracie says

      April 06, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Yum! I definitely want to try these soon.
      My recent post This Hamburger Will Make You Hungry

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 15, 2013 at 1:24 am

        they are so easy. I know you will enjoy. Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    3. Akaleistar says

      April 06, 2013 at 11:52 pm

      Love lemon bars!

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 15, 2013 at 1:23 am

        Me too. I can't get enough. Thanks for visiting.

        Reply
    4. momssmallvictories says

      April 07, 2013 at 3:57 am

      delish, i love lemon bars! visiting from SITS!

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 15, 2013 at 1:23 am

        I Love them too. I could eat them all day. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    5. cirulibrothers says

      May 20, 2013 at 6:04 am

      You're talking here about the lemon bars that I like very much but your orange and another dessert recipe is also looking so delicious which succeed to gives me a vital knowledge about the birthday bars. Thanks 🙂
      My recent post California Squash Updates

      Reply
    6. Amee @ Did Someone Say Chocolate? says

      January 20, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. L. D. B. Taylor says

      February 26, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      One of my favorite desserts! I love that tart, lemon flavor.

      Reply
    8. Alexis Grace says

      February 27, 2014 at 4:48 am

      I actually love lemon bars— but still avoiding gluten…..have you made the crust gf before? If so what did you use?
      My recent post Travel Snapshots: The Waters Of Bali

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 03, 2014 at 2:33 am

        Alexis, I will put that on my list to do a recipe with a gluten free crust. Thanks for the suggestion
        My recent post Recipe|Lime Curd

        Reply
    9. Cindy Howell says

      April 03, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Your recipes are always a treat. I can't wait to try this one!
      Thank you for sharing at this week's Super Saturday Afternoon Tea!!!
      My recent post My Year of Joy

      Reply
      • Candi says

        April 03, 2014 at 2:33 am

        Thanks Cindy, I appreciate you hosting the link up.
        My recent post Recipe|Lime Curd

        Reply
    10. @shari_lynne says

      June 23, 2014 at 7:29 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Candi says

        June 25, 2014 at 3:02 pm

        Thanks Shari, I can eat them all up too.

        My recent post Im Guest Posting on these Snickerdoodle Cookies

        Reply
    11. @KrystalS says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:30 pm

      These look REALLY good! I'm sharing and pinning to make them in the future! ;D

      Reply
      • Candi says

        June 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm

        Great, they are super easy and so good. Great for parties.
        My recent post Im Guest Posting on these Snickerdoodle Cookies

        Reply
    12. heidifowler says

      June 25, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats. Thanks for the great recipe! Pinned and shared!
      My recent post Olaf Sock Snowman Tutorial

      Reply
      • Candi says

        June 25, 2014 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks for pinning. They are so good. I love the shortbread crust.
        My recent post Im Guest Posting on these Snickerdoodle Cookies

        Reply
    13. @GirlGoneMom says

      June 25, 2014 at 9:48 am

      I love anything with lemon. Going to be making this soon, for reals!
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      Reply
      • Candi says

        June 25, 2014 at 3:04 pm

        I love lemon too. I have so much fun making all the lemon recipes.
        My recent post Im Guest Posting on these Snickerdoodle Cookies

        Reply
    14. @MommaYoung says

      June 29, 2014 at 8:34 am

      This Lemon Bar recipe looks delicious. We love lemon I can't wait to try this with the kids.
      My recent post Four Almond Milk Recipes: No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake #SilkAlmondBlends #shop

      Reply
      • Candi says

        June 29, 2014 at 8:09 pm

        They are so good and easy to make. I hope you get to try them.

        Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        July 10, 2014 at 12:57 pm

        They are so good. I am thinking of making the gluten free next time with coconut flour.

        Reply
    15. Immobilienmakler heidelberg says

      August 19, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      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

      Reply
    16. Diane Lyman says

      August 30, 2018 at 10:52 am

      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!

      Reply
    17. low calories food list says

      October 21, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      I’m planning to start out a 7days food regimen tomorrow.

      Reply

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