Perfect Lemon Bars
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A classic American bar cookie with a buttery shortbread crust and tart lemon filling, dusted with powdered sugar. These are bright, tangy, and sweet with a tender crumbly base. Perfect for dessert or as a refreshing snack, best served in bite-sized pieces.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 3/4 cup butter, (softened)
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, (divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, (from about 2 large lemons)
- 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from 3 to 4 large lemons)
- 1/3 cup milk
- Additional confectioners' sugar for sprinkling on top
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 99mg
- Total sugar
- 28g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 102mg
- Calcium
- 26mg
- Iron
- 0.93mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 99MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.