Classic Lemon Bars Recipe

Name: Classic Lemon Bars Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb unsalted butter ((16 Tbsp) room temperature); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 7 large eggs (room temperature); 3 cups granulated sugar (*); 2 Tbsp lemon zest (from 4 to 5 lemons); 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed (from 5 large or 8 medium lemons)**); 1 cup all-purpose flour; Confectioners sugar (to dust)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:55min

Homemade Lemon Bars are a classic dessert recipe loved by everyone! The vibrant lemon flavor and a buttery shortbread crust are perfect companions for a chewy, sweet, and tart delight in every bite. These are simple to make and great for making ahead, since they need a few hours to chill and set up.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:04:04 GMT