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Easy Lemon Bar Recipe

Published: Feb 8, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 7 Comments

Lemon Bars with buttery shortbread crust, topped with a layer of tart lemon curd and luscious lemon frosting! These sweet-tart lemon bars are easy to make and so delicious!
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An Easy Lemon Bar Recipe with a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a layer of tart lemon curd and luscious lemon frosting! These sweet-tart lemon bars are easy to make and so delicious!

If you love these lemons bars, the next one on your list should be this no bake lemon icebox pie recipe it's perfect for a summer treat!

Homemade Lemon Bars topped with Sprinkles
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Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ The creamy, luscious frosting - it's unbelievably delicious!

✔️ Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

✔️ This is an easy make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

Lemon Bars in sheet pan with a bowl of sprinkles
The way to (my) mans heart is thru his stomach with sweets!

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • flour
  • powdered sugar
  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • sugar
  • eggs
  • baking powder
  • lemons

Instructions 

Lemon Bars with lemon curd and topped with homemade frosting
Everyone will love these tasty lemon bars!

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat the oven
  2. Add all of the ingredients for the crust in a food processor. 
  3. Process until it looks like a fine powder. 
  4. Pour the ingredients into a greased pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Prepare the filling. Mix together and pour over the hot crust.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool completely.
  9. Mix together the frosting and frost the bars. Slice and enjoy!

Equipment

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  • Jellyroll pan
  • Large mixing bowl - I have this set and am so pleased with the use and durability.
  • I love the retro look of this food processor and it's reasonably priced as well!

FAQ's

How much juice do you get from a lemon?

On average each lemon will give you about 2 tablespoons of juice. For this recipe you’ll need a total ½ cup of fresh lemon juice. Plan accordingly, you'll need about 4+ lemons.

Do lemon bars need to be refrigerated after baking?

Yes, you should refrigerate the lemon bars after baking. The bars contain eggs, butter and cream cheese and should be refrigerated.

How long with lemon bars last?

he bars will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Bonus? They freeze really well too, so when I make a pan, I will tuck half of them in the freezer to enjoy later.

This is perfect too if you have unexpected company – you’ll be the star whipping out some homemade treats!

Should lemon bars be jiggly?

Jiggly like jello! 🤣 If they aren't firm when you slice them the curd will ooze and fall apart.

Tips

  • Store them in an airtight container, refrigerated.
  • Be generous with the frosting, it's amazing!
  • Decorating with sprinkles is totally optional.
Easy Lemon Bar Recipe with several bars on white plate with a pan of bars ready to eat!
This Easy Lemon Bar Recipe is so delicious!

Storage

Refrigerator - Store in a single layer, refrigerate in an airtight container.

Freezer - These lemon bars freeze great! Wrap well with plastic wrap, freeze up to three months.

Related recipes

If you've been following the blog for any length of time you know my hubby Dan loves dessert. Some his favorites are:

  • Banana Chocolate Bars - think luscious frosted homemade brownies.
  • Homemade Pecan Sandies - a crispy cookie with pecans and figs, great with a cup of coffee.
  • Frosted Butterscotch Cookies this is old fashioned recipe is topped with a delicious brown butter frosting.

Serve with

Coffee is my first choice, these are sweet and tart, a great cup of coffee really balances that out.

These are terrific all year long and the first thing to go at potlucks and family gatherings!

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If you love this recipe please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! 

Lemon bars on white plate.
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Easy Lemon Bar Recipe

Lemon Bars with buttery shortbread crust, topped with a layer of tart lemon curd and luscious lemon frosting! These sweet-tart lemon bars are easy to make and so delicious!
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Prep Time15 d
Cook Time36 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 48 bars
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • For the Crust
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter (2 cubes) cold butter diced into small cubes
  • For the Filling
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoon flour heaping tablespoons!
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • For the Frosting
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice you can add a little zest here also!

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Add all of the ingredients for the crust in a food processor. Process until it looks like a fine powder consistency. 
  • Pour the ingredients into a greased 10x15" jellyroll pan and spread out evenly. Press down. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • While the crust is baking prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar. Add in the lemon juice, flour, baking powder and lemon zest. Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over the hot crust, spreading evenly. Return to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
  • Mix together the frosting and frost the bars, decorating with sprinkles if desired. Slice into 48 bars. Refrigerate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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  1. Debi

    July 29, 2019 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    Lemon bars are one of my favorite treats! These look like so much fun!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 29, 2019 at 10:37 am

      What can I say, I'm a fan of sprinkles! 🙂

      Reply
  2. MICHELE

    July 27, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    As I read the post I was so excited to see that I could freeze some for later.... then I made them. You should put a disclaimer on there you need to make a double batch if you want to freeze some... there wasnt a one left after a morning coffee club. We ate every last bite of them! THANK YOU !

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 28, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Ha!!! THAT got a belly laugh! Dan can power thru the whole pan himself. I freeze them to hide them! 🙂 Glad everyone loved the bars!!

      Reply
  3. Julie Menghini

    July 25, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    My man and his wife have a sweet tooth! These lemon bars look delicious and perfect for a party!

    Reply
  4. Lois

    July 25, 2019 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    These bars are just wonderful. They freeze well to. Just a delicious treat.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 29, 2019 at 10:39 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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