Easy Lemon Bars 🍋✨

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a tangy lemon filling—these bars are simple, refreshing, and perfect for spring or summer gatherings.

Ingredients 🛒

Crust

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

Lemon Filling

• 4 large eggs
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• (Optional) ½ tsp baking powder

Topping

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch pan.
2. Make crust: Mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt until crumbly. Press evenly into pan.
3. Bake crust: 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Make filling: Whisk eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
5. Bake again: Pour filling over hot crust. Bake 20–25 minutes until center is set.
6. Cool: Let cool completely.
7. Chill & slice: Refrigerate 1 hour for clean cuts.
8. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Add a thin layer of raspberry jam under the lemon filling.
• Variation: Swap lemon juice for lime or orange for a citrus twist.
• Serving idea: Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 45 minutes (total)
• Total Time: ~1 hour
• Kcal: ~220 per bar
• Servings: 12–16 bars

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Easy Lemon Bars—bright, tangy, and dusted with powdered sugar 🍋✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you keep them classic or add berries?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next spring bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves citrus desserts.” • “Golden crust, zesty lemon bliss.”