Lemon Bars
Prep Time: 10 Minutes Start to Finish: 2 Hours
Makes 25 Bars 100 Calories per Bar
Lemon bars is a dessert that my Aunt has been making since I was a little girl, and Betty Crocker provides a great recipe. To this day, they continue to be a family favorite. They remind me of springtime, and with the tease of warmer weather (and a request from my book club) I decided to whip up a batch of these this past weekend.
My love for lemon may influence my love for this dessert. However, I do think they have the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. The buttery crust provides a salty crunch to the softer, custardy like texture of the filling. Finished off with some powdered sugar, these bars will certainly be a hit even amongst non citrus lovers.
I had the opportunity to have my Step-daughter bake these with me. **YAY!! I hope my baking skills are rubbing off on her** This dessert is a great recipe that kids can help you with. It isn't too complicated, and they can use their hands (which they love). It's a great bonding experience, and it's also good to encourage your kids to tap into their inner baker. So grab your kids, or your husband, or a friend, or just yourself, and get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar
Steps
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix flour, butter, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar with spoon, until well mixed. Press in ungreased 8 or 9 inch square pan, building up 1/2-inch edges.
- Bake crust 20 minutes; remove from oven. In medium bowl, beat all remaining ingredients except additional powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in the center. Cool completely in pan on cool rack, about 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar. Cut into 5 rows by 5 rows.
Usually I have tips for you, but this recipe was really easy to follow, and simple in nature. I love lemon bars, but my Step-daughter is a tough cookie when it comes to her desserts. She tried them with a smile #winning and said that the crust was delicious, but lemon isn't her favorite.
Hey we can't win them all...but at least she tried them!
Comment below and let me know how your bars come out!
<3 P.S.
My Step-daughter couldn't wait to try a square, hence the missing bar in the picture but thats ok! I'll sacrifice a picture any day if it means she will try something new!
