Easy Lemon Bars
Easy lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and bright lemon filling. A classic dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Servings 8
Calories 38kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Box Lemon Bar Mix Krusteaz
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1/3 Cup water
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest about 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Shortbread Crust
- In a small bowl, add your crust ingredients and melted butter. Stir together until a crumbly dough forms.
- Gently press this crust mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan in an even layer.
- Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes.
Filling Mixture
- While the crust is baking, make your filling mixture.
- In a separate bowl, add lemon filling, eggs, water, and the zest of 1 small lemon (this is optional).
- When crust is finished baking, remove from oven. Stir lemon mixture one more time and then immediately pour over the hot crust.
- Return pan to the oven and bake for 24-26 minutes.
- Remove from oven and place on cooling rack.
- Cool completely before topping with powdered sugar and slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.01mg