Description
Lemon bars are a delightful treat that balances sweetness with a refreshing tang, perfect for picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl, mixing well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, lemon zest, and baking powder in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely in the dish before cutting.
- Dust each piece with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a richer dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, sweet, treat, refreshing