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Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

1/28/18

Simple homemade classic lemon bars made with real lemon juice, and a delicious shortbread base!

These homemade lemon bars are sweet and tangy with a tender shortbread crust!

The Easiest, Tangiest Homemade Lemon Bars Recipe

When I first started my YouTube channel, and blog – homemade lemon bars was one of my first recipes. So many of my viewers loved that recipe. However, when I switched my blog over to a different host, some of my recipes magically disappeared. My recipe for lemon bars from scratch happened to be one of them. I’ve been meaning to post the recipe for years, but it somehow got put on the back burner to other recipes. However, today I am finally going to post my recipe for easy lemon bars!

Sweet lemon filling and a dusting of powdered sugar make these homemade lemon bars the perfect dessert.

This recipe is a tad bit different from my original recipe, but no worries. These homemade lemon bars are even better than before! These sweet and tangy lemon bars are simply amazing, and if you’re a lemon lover like me, you’re going to love this recipe for homemade lemon squares!

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Homemade Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are a classic, refreshing dessert that everyone loves. This simple recipe will be a hit wherever you serve them!
Course Dessert / Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Bars
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

lemon filling:

  • 1 & ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Shortbread base:

  • 1 & ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground nutmeg, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the butter to the flour mixture, and mix until it's crumbly .
  • Place the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press it down into a even layer.
  • Bake the shortbread base for 20-25 minutes,
  • Remove from the oven and set aside.

To make the lemon filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar and flour.
  • Whisk until well combined.
  • Add in the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Pour the lemon filling over the shortbread.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20-22 minutes or until the lemon filling is set.
  • Remove from the oven, and let cool until at room temperature.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Sift a little powdered sugar on top.
  • Serve & enjoy

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Comments

  1. Debbie says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    Does the cornstarch makes it crispy?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 28, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      I wouldn’t say “crispy”, but it definitely adds to the recipe. 🙂

      Reply
    • Miesha Sanders says

      November 13, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! So easy and it’s delicious!

      Reply
  2. Karen Cook says

    January 28, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    I love lemons and shortbread, so I am thrilled you decided to post your Lemon Bar recipe…they are beautiful as you are too!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 29, 2018 at 8:55 am

      Thanks so much Karen!! I hope that you have an amazing week!

      Reply
  3. Lady j says

    January 29, 2018 at 5:48 am

    When I put it in refrigerator for 2 hours do I need put top covering over 9 1/2 dish ?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 29, 2018 at 8:56 am

      Yes, be sure to cover it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ret says

    April 4, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Hi Rosie,

    Being the lemon bar lover that I am, I decided to double the recipe for the filling only. As a result, the strangest thing happened; the crust rose to the top and the filling was underneath. Does this occur with the regular recipe?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 5, 2018 at 11:53 am

      No, that’s never happened to me.. LOL

      Reply
  5. P. Presley says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    I need sugar-free recipes please! Would love lemonbars etc. I want to try all your recipies.

    Reply
  6. Courtney says

    October 26, 2022 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    I cannot put into words how happy I am that this recipe is back online! It was gone for the longest time and I was so sad. It’s the best lemon bar recipe I’ve ever tried.

    Reply

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