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Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust

These lemon bars with graham cracker crust are light, bright and delicious. The perfect holiday treat or summer dessert in one bite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
pre-bake graham cracker crust 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 24 bars
Calories 173kcal
Author Aubrey
Cost $8

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • cups graham cracker crumbs (18 full sheet graham crackers)
  • cup granulated white sugar
  • 9 tablespoons salted butter

Lemon Bar Filling

  • 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)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  • Line 9x13 inch glass baking pan 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 filling over 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 and cut into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg