Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Lemonade bar: 1 secret for the best homemade dessert


  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Lemonade bars have a shortbread base and a lemon topping. You get a crust and a citrus layer.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix butter, 2 cups flour, and 0.5 cup sugar.
  3. Press dough into a pan.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Whisk eggs, remaining sugar, flour, and juice.
  6. Pour over the crust.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Cool the bars before you cut them.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons.
  • Chill the bars.
  • Dust with sugar.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 190

Keywords: lemonade bars, lemon squares, dessert, lemon recipe