Recipe: Perfect Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars. These tart, rich lemon bars need just seven common ingredients you probably already have, and Excellent, everything a true lemon bar should be. The lemon curd filling is extra thick and creamy and sits on an irresistible butter shortbread crust. If you LOVE lemon, these Classic Lemon Bars are for you!

The simple shortbread crust is delicious and easy to make. This lemon bar recipe has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona. You can have Lemon Bars using 9 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Lemon Bars

1. You need 2 cup of All-purpose flour.
2. You need 4 tbsp of All-purpose flour.
3. You need 1 cup of Butter, softened.
4. Prepare 1/2 cup of Powdered sugar.
5. It's 4 of Eggs.
6. It's 2 cup of Sugar.
7. You need 2/3 cup of Freshly squeezed lemon juice (not bottled).
8. You need 1 tbsp of Grated lemon rind.
9. It's 1 tsp of Baking powder.

Lemon Bars are a favorite in my home. Everyone seems to enjoy the combination of a buttery crisp In order for these Lemon Bars to have a nice citrus flavor, you need to use fresh lemons, so try not. These Lemon Bars have a bright and tangy lemon curd filling on top of a buttery shortbread crust, finished with a dusting of confectioner's sugar. It's a classic for a reason!

Lemon Bars step by step

1. Preheat oven to 350°..
2. Place 2 cups flour in a food processor. Add butter and powdered sugar and pulse until mixture looks like coarse meal. Press into the bottom of a 13 x 9" baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes..
3. Beat eggs with mixer. Add sugar; blend well. Add lemon juice and lemon rind; beat well. Add baking powder and remaining flour; beat well. Pour over hot crust (do not let it cool). Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle top with additional powdered sugar..

Ina Garten's Lemon Bars are easy to bake and make for the perfect picnic dessert, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. My easy Lemon Bars Recipe has all the best bits of classic lemon bars but made even easier! Watch the full instructional video and get the recipe here! Coconut lemon bars and lemon cheesecake bars are my usual go-to's when I'm in the mood for something tart. I also really like this lemon tart made with a gluten-free crust.