Description
Lemon crumb bars are a bright and delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors. With a buttery, crumbly crust and a luscious lemon filling, these bars are not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Picture them on your dessert table, dusted with powdered sugar, ready to be shared among friends and family. Whether for a picnic or a cozy afternoon snack, these lemon crumb bars will surely bring sunshine to your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until creamy. Add flour and baking powder; mix until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Pour over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the lemon filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top; edges should be firm while the center is slightly soft.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg