Easy Lemon Bars Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper that sticks up above the sides of the pan, so that you can remove the bars later for easy cutting. Set pan aside.

Step 2

To make the crust, combine the flour, powdered sugar and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Add the melted butter and vanilla extract and stir to combine completely.

Step 4

Crumble and distribute over the bottom of the pan and press evenly into the bottom so that it’s even.

Step 5

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are just getting lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 6

To make the filling, combine the sugar and flour. Add the eggs, lemon juice and salt and whisk together to combine. Don’t over mix.

Step 7

Pour the filling on top of the crust and bake for 18-22 minutes or until relatively set. Remove from the oven and cool for 15-20 minutes on the counter, then refrigerate until cold and firm.

Step 8

Remove bars from pan and dust with powdered sugar, then cut into squares. Bars are best when stored well covered, and they’ll last for 5-6 days.