Easy Lemon Bar Recipe
Grandma's sweet tart lemon bars are such a tasty treat!
Servings 48 bars
Calories 150kcal
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!
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.
- In a medium bowl, 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