Description
Delightfully tangy and buttery, these Lemon Crumb Bars are a nostalgic dessert that brings sunshine to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining sugar, eggs, baking powder, and a touch of flour until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a lower-calorie version, consider using natural sweeteners. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg