Description
Delicious and comforting Lemon Gooey Bars with a buttery crust and smooth, tangy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 3/4 cups flour, and salt. Stir until well mixed and press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add lemon juice, zest, 1/4 cup flour, and baking powder, mixing until combined.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center. Let cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
Allow bars to cool completely for cleaner cuts. Consider drizzling with lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, comfort food, baking, spring recipes, family recipe