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Glazed Lemon Bars stacked on a black napkin
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Glazed Lemon Bars

A perfect "shortbread-like" crust, sweet lemon center and a slightly tart lemon glaze make these Lemon Bars the BEST EVER!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Glazed Lemon Bars
Servings: 9 x13 baking dish
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • For the Center:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Juice of 2 lemons about 2/3 cup
  • For the Glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with foil, overlapping the sides.
  • Prepare the crust: In a bowl, blend together butter, vanilla, sugar and flour. Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
  • Prepare the middle: While crust is baking, whisk together sugar and flour, whisk in eggs and lemon juice. Pour over baked crust, and return to the oven for an additional 20 minutes. Bars will firm up as they cool.
  • Prepare the glaze: Place powdered sugar and zest in a bowl. Add the lemon juice gradually, stirring until glaze becomes desired consistency. Pour and smooth over warm (not hot) bars. Place in the fridge to set.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g