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Lemon Pie Bars

April 28, 2022 By Dawn 10 Comments

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Lemon Pie bars have a tangy lemon filling, a sweet crumbly shortbread crust, and a dusting of powdered sugar. If you like lemon desserts, these bars are for you.

Side view of a lemon bar on a white plate.

My mom made these bars when I was a kid. Now they are a favorite in my household. You will love how easy they are to make. They make a large pan so there will be plenty of them to go around.

There is always something to a dessert that has a crumbly shortbread. One thing I can never get enough of is shortbread, but not only that the crust is super simple to make.

Looking down at a lemon bar on a white plate.

The lemon filling has just enough of a lemony tartness to it. And, the powdered sugar gives just enough sweetness to balance the lemon filling.

This recipe is so simple and the results are guaranteed to make your taste buds smile.

Helpful Tips:

  • You will want to have ingredients at room temperature for this recipe.
  • When removing the lemon zest, take the yellow peel only. Do not use the pith, which is the white lining under the peel. The pith is normally has a bitter taste.
  • I use parchment to line the baking pan. It made it easy to remove the bars from the baking pan.
  • Once the bars are cooled sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar. Use a strainer to spread the sugar, it will help so that you don’t have lumps of sugar, and the powdered sugar will be spread more evenly.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
  • For longer than a couple of days I would recommend that they place them in the freezer.
  • The bars taste great right out of the freezer. But if you want to eat them after they are thawed, simply place them on the counter to thaw. They should be thawed in about an hour.

Steps for making Lemon Pie Bars

Step one

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper.

A glass bowl of crust for lemon bars.

Step two

Make the crust by combining the flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Add the butter and combine until you have a crumbly mixture.

A glass bowl of eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and flour.

Step three

Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Filling for lemon pie bars in a glass bowl.
The filling is poured in the baking pan.

Step four

While the crust is baking mix the filling together. Once the crust is baked, pour the filling over the crust and place it back in the oven for another 25 to 30 minutes

Powdered sugar is sprinkled over top of the bars.

Step five

When the bars are baked remove them from the oven and cool completely on a cooling rack. Top with powdered sugar.

More bar recipes:

  • Banana Bars
  • Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars
  • Blueberry Peach Crumble Bars
  • Pear Cream Cheese Crumble Bars
Side view of a plate of lemon bars.

If you make these lemon pie bars I would love to hear about it! Please leave me a comment and a rating.

Side view of a lemon bar on a white plate.

Lemon Pie Bars

Lemon Pie bars have a tangy lemon filling, a sweet crumbly shortbread crust, and a dusting of powdered sugar. If you like lemon desserts, these bars are for you.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon pie bars, lemon bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter

Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with parchment paper

Crust

  • In a medium bowl mix together the flour and the powdered sugar. Add the butter and cut in until the mixture is well combined.
  • Add the dough to the prepared baking pan and pat it in so it is even.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • In another medium bowl beat together the sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest for about 1 minuter.
  • Pour the filling over the baked crust. Place back in the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack, cool completely. Sprinkle the top of the bars with powdered sugar.

Notes

  1. When removing the zest of the lemon, take just the yellow peel. Do not use the white lining of lemon called the pith. The pith has a bitter flavor.
  2. Use a strainer to sprinkle the powdered sugar over the top of the bars.
  3. Store the bars in an airtight container on the counter for 2 to 3 days.
  4. Bars freeze well. Place in an airtight container for up to a month or two.ย 
  5. The frozen bars can be eaten right out of the freezer or set on the counter to thaw.
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Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.9g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2.7g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

This recipe was originally published on September 2, 2012. It has been updated with new content and pictures on April 28, 2022.

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  1. [email protected] Breathe

    September 22, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I love lemon!!!

    Reply
  2. Sue/the view from great island

    September 22, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Mmmmmm, my all time favorite snack/dessert/breakfast!

    Reply
  3. Reeni Pisano

    September 23, 2012 at 12:57 am

    I’ve NEVER baked lemon bars! What a shame because I love lemon desserts and these are pretty terrific looking!

    Reply
  4. Kitchen Riffs

    September 23, 2012 at 1:39 am

    I love lemon, and bars are the best. I’ll have to share your recipe with Mrs K R – she’s the real baker. Good stuff – thanks.

    Reply
  5. lisa is cooking

    September 24, 2012 at 2:43 am

    I love tangy lemon desserts, and these bars look great! This makes me want to bake with lemon soon.

    Reply
  6. Lizzy Do

    September 24, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    My hubby loves lemon bars and I’m still searching for the ultimate recipe. Your bars look wonderful…I hope to bake a batch soon!

    Reply
  7. Linda Primmer

    September 25, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Lemon bars are always yummy. I just made a lemon pie. It’s almost baking time, now that is is cooling off. I am your newest follower via Facebook and GFC. Come on by to say hello and follow along.

    Reply
  8. Pam

    September 25, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I could eat WAY too many of those beauties. They look and sound amazing.

    Reply
  9. angiesrecipes

    April 28, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    I adore lemony desserts! These bars look fantastic, Dawn.

    Reply
  10. John / Kitchen Riffs

    May 3, 2022 at 4:48 pm

    I LUV lemon! There are such terrific looking bars. Perfect for breakfast. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks!

    Reply

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