Classic Lemon Bars

Name: Classic Lemon Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Confectioners' sugar

These bars are simple enough for no-fuss dinners yet elegant enough for special celebrations. Regardless of when you serve them, I'm sure they'll be a hit at your home.—Melissa Mosness, Loveland, Colorado

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.
Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 250 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Classic Lemon Bars in Quick Cooking May/June 2003

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diannevdv

Apr 7, 2019

Quick and easy to make. I did add lemon zest for even more lemony taste. Received rave reviews from company.... also, my husband's favorite!
amsm

Feb 17, 2018

We love lemon bars, and this recipe did not disappoint. They are like the name suggests a classic lemon bar. I did add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice because I always do, and would try adding a bit of zest next time.
tammycookblogsbooks

May 29, 2016

This has been one of my favorite type of bar desserts for awhile. I wasn't happy with my current recipe so I gave this one a try. It turned out great. I did add some lime powder to the filling ingredients and it had a good tartness to it. I haven't tried it with just the lemon juice yet.
msgiggie

Mar 21, 2015

WHERE is the ONE STAR review?? VERY POOR reporting!!
mkaskela

Feb 6, 2015

Simple but could have used more zip.
looonylu

Feb 16, 2014

This is the same recipe that I had as a kid. It came out of the Charlie Brown cookbook that I bought in elementary school. But you have to double the lemon juice.
Karen.Buske

Aug 5, 2012

I have this exact recipe and I don't know where I got it from but I have been making them for years now. I always use more lemon juice than it calls for. Turns out good each time I make them.
BNelsonAK

Feb 10, 2011

Yum!!!!
hcdearmore

May 8, 2010

Although this is really tasty, it doesn't really taste "lemony." I think the addition of some lemon peel would help with that. Otherwise very good!
tracey4

Dec 17, 2009

I've made these bars several times and they have received rave reviews for their great flavor. Not too tart or too sweet.