Garden Club Lemon Bars

Brighten your dessert table with these irresistible Garden Club Lemon Bars, a classic treat bursting with zesty citrus flavor and a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust. Perfectly balanced with a tangy lemon filling made from freshly squeezed juice and a light dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are the epitome of refreshing and indulgent. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and eggs, this easy recipe yields 12 luscious servings that are perfect for sharing at picnics, brunches, or family gatherings. Serve them chilled for the ultimate blend of sweet and tart in each bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just love citrus desserts, these homemade lemon bars are a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
• 0.75 cup lemons, juiced (about 4 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups of flour, and salt until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Once the crust has finished baking, carefully pour the lemon filling over the hot crust, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.

Step 7

Remove the lemon bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the dish. Once cooled, transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 8

Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative and sweet finish. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1314.4 grams (1314.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4658

Total Fat 215.20g	276%
Saturated Fat 127.90g	640%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1261mg	420%
Sodium 911mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 649.60g	236%
Dietary Fiber 8.20g	29%
Total Sugars 421.00g
Protein 56.40g	113%

Vitamin D 160IU	800%
Calcium 216mg	17%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 802mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 54.6%