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Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe

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This Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust recipe features a deliciously tangy lemon filling atop a buttery shortbread crust. With simple ingredients like fresh lemon juice, sugar, flour, and butter, these bars are easy to make. The rich shortbread base perfectly complements the vibrant lemon flavor for a delightful dessert. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or a family treat, these lemon bars are sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

  • For the shortbread crust:
    • All-purpose flour
    • Unsalted butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Salt
  • For the lemon filling:
    • Fresh lemon juice
    • Eggs
    • Granulated sugar
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Mix crust ingredients until crumbly and press into the dish.
  3. Bake the crust until golden.
  4. Whisk together lemon filling ingredients.
  5. Pour filling over the crust and bake until set.
  6. Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and slice into bars.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for neat edges.
  • These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

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