Sunny Lemon Zest Bars

Name: Sunny Lemon Zest Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; For the Lemon Filling: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs Zest and juice of 3 large lemons; For Dusting: Powdered sugar

7 steps

Prep:20minCook:40min

The Sunny Lemon Zest Bars are the perfect treat for a warm summer day, or any day you need to brighten up. The recipe combines the sweet, tangy taste of fresh lemons with a buttery shortbread crust that melts in your mouth. The result is a refreshing, citrusy dessert that’s both easy to make and hard to resist. Be sure to use fresh lemons for maximum flavor and zest. For an extra special touch, garnish each bar with a thin slice of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:17:09 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories186.9 kcal (9%)

Total Fat8.2 g (12%)

Carbs26.8 g (10%)

Sugars17.4 g (19%)

Protein2.3 g (5%)

Sodium36.2 mg (2%)

Fiber0.5 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

2 cupsall-purpose flour

For the Crust

½ cupgranulated sugar

¼ teaspoonsalt

1 cupunsalted butter

at room temperature

1 ½ cupsgranulated sugar

For the Lemon Filling

¼ cupall-purpose flour

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Begin by making the crust. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and mix until the dough comes together.

Step 3

Press the dough into the prepared pan, making sure to spread it evenly and into the corners. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly golden.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. Whisk together the sugar and flour in a bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and juice.

Step 5

Once the crust is ready, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Pour the lemon filling over the hot crust.

Step 6

Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let it cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 7

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and cut into squares.