Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

Name: Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 2¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (18 full sheet graham crackers); ⅓ cup granulated white sugar; 9 tablespoons salted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons all purpose flour; 6 large eggs; 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons); 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar ((optional, for dusting))

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These lemon bars with graham cracker crust are light, bright and delicious. The perfect holiday treat or summer dessert in one bite.

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Do you love an easy dessert recipe? These lemon bars with graham cracker crust do not disappoint! The graham crack crust combined with the bright and zesty lemon takes these dessert bars to the next level.

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Why this recipe works

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You only need 6 ingredients to make these lemon bars with graham cracker crust! Talk about easy!
These creamy lemon bars are the perfect light and bright summer dessert.
This lemon bars recipe is super easy and fun to make with the kiddos!

Ingredients

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Graham Cracker Crust for Bars

Graham Cracker Crumbs: Regular or honey graham crackers both work well.
Sugar: I recommend white sugar but you can also use brown sugar (light or dark).
Butter: Salted butter is recommended. If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt.

Lemon Bar Filling

Sugar: Granulated white sugar.
Flour: All-purpose white flour.
Eggs
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice recommended over bottled lemon juice.
Confectioners’/Powdered Sugar

How to make lemon bars with graham cracker crust

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line 9×13 inch glass baking pan (baking dish) with parchment paper (overhang parchment over edge so you can remove once done cooking).
Mix the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Press firmly into pan and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
Drop oven temperature to to 325°F.
In large bowl, fully combine sugar and flour. Whisk in eggs and lemon juice (thoroughly combine).
Pour lemon filling over buttery graham cracker crust. Bake the bars for 22-25 minutes until center is set.
Remove from oven and allow lemon bars to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
Allow to chill completely in refrigerator.
Lift from pan using parchment paper. Dust with confectioners’ sugar/powdered sugar and optional lemon zest and cut graham cracker lemon bars into squares. Enjoy!

Storage: Store in air tight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.

FAQ and expert tips

Can I make lemon bars with graham cracker crust?

Yes, you can make lemon bars with graham cracker crust. Simply make a graham cracker crust in place of a more traditional shortbread crust.

Can you freeze lemon bars?

Yes, you can freeze lemon bars. Allow the lemon bars to cool fully to room temperature. Then, chill them in the refrigerator until they are cold. Slice the lemon bars and individually wrap them before freezing.

What is the best way to cut lemon bars?

The best way to cut lemon bars is to allow them to fully chill in the refrigerator before cutting. Clean the knife after each cut for cleaner slices.

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