Guide Note

Lemon bars, or lemon squares, are a popular dessert or snack typically made from fresh lemons, a shortbread crust and sugar.

Fast Facts

1. Variations: Coconut, ginger
2. Popular bake sale item
3. Can be topped with fresh fruit
4. Many suggest using Meyer lemons for best results
5. How served: Dessert or snack
6. Can be prepared in vegetarian or vegan versions

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 lemons, washed
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix the butter, 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the powdered sugar in a large bowl.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13" x 9" baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Using the smaller holes on a grater, grate the lemon rinds until two tablespoons of zest is produced.
6. Slice the lemons in half and squeeze the halves to produce 1/3 cup lemon juice.
7. Mix the eggs and sugar in a large bowl.
8. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
9. Spread the lemon filling over the baked crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is solid.
10. Sift or sprinkle additional powdered sugar over the filling, if desired.
11. Allow to cool completely. Cut into 24 squares, serve and enjoy!