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Glazed Lemon Bars

5 from 24 votes
A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a sweet, tart layer of not-too-eggy lemon filling. A thin lemon glaze finishes off these lemon bars beautifully!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings36 lemon bars (One 9x13 pan)
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour lightly spooned into the measuring cup and leveled with a knife
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened to room temp

Filling

  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice strained of pulp and seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons strained freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly spray a 9×13″ pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together the flour and powdered sugar and then cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture is crumbly. Lightly press into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden around the edges. Remove from oven.
  • During the last few minutes of the shortbread’s baking time, mix the eggs, lemon juice, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for three minutes. The mixture should be frothy and very, very pale yellow. Pour the mixture over the warm crust and then return the pan to the oven for another 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown on top. You might want to check the bars at 17-18 minutes to make sure the top isn’t getting too dark.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool completely. When the bars are cool, whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth and then gently spread over the bars. Refrigerate for at least two hours and then cut into squares before serving. Makes about 36 bars.

Notes

  • Store leftover lemon bars in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
  • If you're making these ahead of time, wait to glaze them until a few hours before serving time.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 184IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Glazed Lemon Bars
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Recipe lightly adapted by Our Best Bites from The Pillsbury Complete Book of Baking
Cost: $8
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