How to Make Bake-Sale-Worthy Lemon Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to bake sales, nothing quite captures the attention and taste buds of potential customers like a delicious and classic lemon bar. With its tangy and sweet flavor, buttery crust, and irresistible powdered sugar topping, lemon bars are a perennial favorite at any bake sale or dessert table. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe for Bake-Sale-Worthy Lemon Bars is sure to be a hit and have everyone coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 bars

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and butter in a bowl. Pat dough into the prepared pan to form a crust.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave oven on.
  • Whisk white sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons flour together in a bowl and pour filling over crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 bars.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 75mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg