Averie Cooks · by Averie Sunshine★ 4.7 (76)
The Best Lemon Bars
NUTRITION · PER SERVING45M COOK
CAL 13%·PRO 7%
CARBS 37G56% OF CAL
2G FIBER25G ADDED1G INTRINSIC10G OTHER25G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G40% OF CAL
7G SAT5G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Classic lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a bright, tangy lemon custard filling. A balance of sweet and tart, perfect for spring and summer.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 9- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, very soft)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 heaping cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- pinch salt (optional and to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice (or to taste (about 2 juicy medium lemons; see note below))
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half (whole milk or cream are okay)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional and to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional and to taste)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest loosely packed (or to taste (see note below))
- confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
CAL 13%·PRO 7%
CARBS 37G56% OF CAL
2G FIBER25G ADDED1G INTRINSIC10G OTHER25G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 12G40% OF CAL
7G SAT5G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 18mg
- Total sugar
- 25g
- Added sugar
- 25g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 92mg
- Calcium
- 19mg
- Iron
- 0.77mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 18MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.