Classic Lemon Bars
These classic, tangy and sweet angel-dusted lemon bars. These are a big hit at parties. They are easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup lemon zest
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
- Fresh lemons, cut into 1/4 slices, for garnish
For Lemon Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about two lemons)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9 X 13 baking pan with parchment paper. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, lemon zest and butter. Using a hand mixer, mix until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the lined baking pan.
- Place into oven. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until top is set and edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
For Lemon Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. Add eggs and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Pour filling over crust. Return to oven.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until lemon filling is set. Remove from oven. Transfer to wire rack to cool for 1 hour. Then cover tightly and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of bars. Cut lemons into 1/4 slices. Place slices on top of bars. Slices bars into squares.
- Serve immediately.