Description
Lemon crumb bars are a delightful dessert with a tangy lemon flavor and a buttery crumb topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, baking powder, and salt.
- Press the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup flour.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon crumb bars, dessert recipe, lemon desserts