Description
A perfect balance of buttery crunch and zesty lemon filling, these Lemon Crumb Bars are a delightful treat that brighten any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar.
- Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer to the baking dish and press firmly to form an even layer.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a clean bowl.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool completely at room temperature and dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, but bottled can work in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, summer treat, baking, citrus dessert