Easy Lemon Bars

Step 1

Make the shortbread crust

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9”x13” baking dish with parchment paper, and spray with nonstick baking spray. Set it aside.

Step 3

Measure the flour and sugar into a large bowl.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients, and mix until combined. You can use your hands or a rubber spatula.

Step 5

Press the shortbread crust into your prepared baking dish, then transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 7

Let cool slightly while you make the lemon curd filling.

Step 8

Make the lemon curd filling

Step 9

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and lemon juice with a hand mixer or a whisk.

Step 10

Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture, and stir until combined.

Step 11

Pour this mixture over the slightly cooled shortbread crust.

Step 12

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center isn’t jiggly.

Step 13

Let the lemon bars cool until they are almost at room temperature, then lift them out of the pan with the parchment paper.

Step 14

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and slice into bars with a sharp knife.

Step 15

Enjoy immediately.