Easy Lemon Crumb Bars
A refreshing treat made with tangy lemon filling and buttery crumb crust, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and pinches of salt in a bowl.
- Cut the softened butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
- Press the crumbly mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup of sugar in another bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, zest, and baking powder, and mix well.
- Pour the filling over the crust while still hot.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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