Description
Tangy lemon filling with a buttery crust, perfect for gatherings and sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl until fully coated. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish to form a crust.
- Whisk together sugar, lemon juice, eggs, lemon zest, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be garnished with a lemon slice or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, sweet treat, summer dessert, refreshing dessert