Lemon Crumb Bars
Bright,buttery, and bursting with citrus, these easy Lemon Crumb Bars are the perfect treat to bake at home today. Simple, sweet, and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar for filling
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for filling
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix melted butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until crumbly. Press half into an 8x8-inch baking pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
- Make the lemon filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble:
- Pour lemon filling over the pre-baked crust. Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake:
- Return to oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until top is lightly golden.
- Cool and serve:
- Let bars cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 2g