LEMON BUTTER BARS

Lemon Butter Bars are simple to make, and everyone who tries them will love the three refreshing layers of bright, sweet flavor!

Lemon Butter Bars is a unique recipe I simply had to try when I discovered it – I adore lemon recipes! They’re absolutely wonderful! I adore the bright lemony, sweet flavor and the triple layers add perfect texture. They taste better if made a day in advance, so plan accordingly!

Lemon Butter Bars

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces

Filling:

• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 heaping TBSP lemon zest

Topping:

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• 2 cups sour cream (16 oz)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 TBSP lemon zest + 1 TBSP sugar, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
2. Scrub 2 lemons and pat dry. Zest both lemon rinds, then slice in half and juice lemon halves.
3. Combine all ingredients for the crust in a large bowl. Mix for about 5 minutes. Initially the mixture will resemble coarse crumbs, but if you continue to mix, it comes together and forms a ball. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
4. While crust is baking, whisk together ingredients for the filling. Pour onto hot crust and return to the oven for 16-18 minutes, until mixture is lightly browned around the edges and is lightly set in the middle.
5. Stir the topping ingredients together and spread on top of lemon bars, covering the entire surface. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
6. Stir together 1 TBSP lemon zest + 1 TBSP sugar and sprinkle on top of baked bars once they come out of the oven.
7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 24 hours. Cut into squares & serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.

If you love these Lemon Butter Bars, be sure to try these other delicious dessert recipes too!

• Easy 15-Minute Maple Bars
• Tiger Butter Fudge
• Little Lemon Drops
• Raspberry Meltaway Cookies
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LEMON BUTTER BARS

Lemon Butter Bars are simple to make, and everyone who tries them will love the three refreshing layers of bright, sweet flavor!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 43 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes

Servings 20

Author Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3/4 cup cold butter cut into pieces
• Filling:
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 heaping TBSP lemon zest
• Topping:
• 2 cups sour cream 16 oz
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 TBSP lemon zest + 1 TBSP sugar optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
2. Scrub 2 lemons and pat dry. Zest both lemon rinds, then slice in half and juice lemon halves.
3. Combine all ingredients for the crust in a large bowl. Mix for about 5 minutes. Initially the mixture will resemble coarse crumbs, but if you continue to mix, it comes together and forms a ball. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
4. While crust is baking, whisk together ingredients for the filling. Pour onto hot crust and return to the oven for 16-18 minutes, until mixture is lightly browned around the edges and is lightly set in the middle.
5. Stir the topping ingredients together and spread on top of lemon bars, covering the entire surface. Return to the oven for 10 minutes.
6. Stir together 1 TBSP lemon zest + 1 TBSP sugar and sprinkle on top of baked bars once they come out of the oven. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably 24 hours. Cut into squares & serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.