Lemon Butter Bars Recipe

These intensely lemony butter bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a friend's cookbook and tweaked to perfection, they deliver a burst of bright citrus flavor in every bite. Feel free to adjust the lemon zest to your preference – a little goes a long way! Prepare to be amazed by how easy it is to make these decadent treats.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 156 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Butter Bars

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How to Make Lemon Butter Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

19g

Carbs

7g