Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars: The Best Zesty Treat You’ll Love
Enjoy the bright and zesty flavor of these delicious homemade lemon crumb bars. Perfect for a sweet treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and baking powder.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Crumble the remaining flour mixture on top of the lemon filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Homemade Lemon Crumb Bars, lemon desserts, zesty treats