{"id":115462,"date":"2025-02-28T15:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/best-lemon-bars-recipe-crazy-for-crust\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:31:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:31:51","slug":"best-lemon-bars-recipe-crazy-for-crust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=115462","title":{"rendered":"Best Lemon Bars Recipe &#8211; Crazy for Crust"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\">\n<p>This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/disclosure\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"The BEST Lemon Bars have a creamy, sweet and tart lemon filling with a thicker than usual shortbread crust. It makes the perfect ratio and texture!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/thick-lemon-bars.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"The Best Lemon Bars out there! These homemade lemon bars are packed with flavor and better than Ina Garten\u2019s lemon bars, trust me!\" alt=\"Overhead shot of stacked lemon bars with lemon wedges and powdered sugar on top and recipe title on top of image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/thick-lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LEMON-BARS-WITH-SHORTBREAD-CRUST.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"The BEST Lemon Bars have a creamy, sweet and tart lemon filling with a thicker than usual shortbread crust. It makes the perfect ratio and texture!\" alt=\"Photo collage of the best lemon bars with recipe title in middle of photos\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/LEMON-BARS-WITH-SHORTBREAD-CRUST.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/best-lemon-bars.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"The Best Lemon Bars have a thick shortbread crust and are such an easy recipe. These homemade bars are better than Ina Garten's lemon bars with a creamy sweet and tart lemon filling.\" alt=\"Close up photo of stack of three lemon bars on a paper towel with recipe title on top\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/best-lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"668\" height=\"1336\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lemon-Bars-668x1336.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Lemon-Bars.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"These really are the BEST lemon bars recipe with a thick shortbread crust and creamy tart and sweet lemon filling! Can be made ahead and frozen!\" alt=\"stack of lemon bars with words on photo\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-best-lemon-bars.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"stacked lemon bars with powdered sugar on top around cut lemons with words on the image.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-best-lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-best-lemon-bars_collage.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"two photos of stacked lemon bars with powdered sugar on top around cut lemons with words on the image.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/the-best-lemon-bars_collage.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars_no-text.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Three stacked lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. More lemon bars and a lemon are blurred in the background.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars_no-text.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars_collage.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Two close-up shots of lemon bars are stacked on a cooling rack. The bars have a light, crumbly crust and a bright yellow lemon topping. They are dusted with powdered sugar. A lemon slice is visible on the side. Text in the center reads Lemon Bars.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars_collage.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-2.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background. The text Lemon Bars is overlaid at the top of the image.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Close-up of three stacked lemon bars on a wire rack. The bars have a golden crust with a bright yellow lemon filling, topped with powdered sugar. A lemon is blurred in the background, with Lemon Bars text above.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><em>This really is the <strong>BEST<\/strong> <strong>Lemon Bars recipe<\/strong>! With a thick <strong>shortbread crust<\/strong> and a creamy sweet and tart lemon filling, these are a zingy lemon bar that will become your absolute favorite.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"The Best Lemon Bars have a thick shortbread crust and are such an easy recipe. These homemade bars are better than Ina Garten's lemon bars with a creamy sweet and tart lemon filling.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-104557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-5.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I remember the first time I had a<strong> lemon bar <\/strong>\u2013 I was an adult and my sister-in-law was making them from a box mix. I didn\u2019t think I liked lemon desserts but one bite proved me wrong \u2013 and I\u2019ve been making this recipe (from scratch!) ever since.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, how I love a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/lemon-meringue-pie\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shortbread crust<\/a> topped with tart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/easy-lemon-curd-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">lemon filling<\/a>. My <strong>lemon squares recipe<\/strong> is one of my favorite lemon desserts! This recipe is better than Ina Garten\u2019s lemon bars, pinky swear. My recipe is <strong>easier to make <\/strong>and the <strong>balance of crust to filling is perfect<\/strong>. The filling sets up every single time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"more-55864\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"Ingredients in lemon bars\" class=\"wp-image-69519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-668x445.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients in lemon bars\" class=\"wp-image-69519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-668x445.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ingredients-in-lemon-bars.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredient-notes\">Ingredient Notes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong>: Use unsalted butter for the crust, make sure it\u2019s softened. You can reduce added salt if using salted butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar<\/strong>: I love using powdered sugar in shortbread and granulated sugar in the lemon square filling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon<\/strong>: You\u2019ll need FRESH lemon juice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/how-to-zest-a-lemon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">lemon zest<\/a>! The lemon zest is where most of that lemon flavor comes from. Pro Tip: ANY citrus works in this recipe \u2013 make lime bars (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/margarita-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">margarita bars<\/a>) or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/orange-dream-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">orange squares<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>See the recipe card for all ingredients and look below it for all the process shots and more tips how to make these lemon bars.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-104558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-104558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-8.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip has-background has-quinary-background-color\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=116&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-58 photo nopin\" height=\"58\" width=\"58\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=58&amp;r=g\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=58&amp;r=g\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=58&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=116&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-58 photo nopin\" height=\"58\" width=\"58\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee59140562b910249161e8139c3ab3a2?s=58&amp;r=g\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips\">Expert Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I recommend whisking your eggs to break up the yolks and incorporate the whites before adding the other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on the bars while they bake. You want to pull them out of the oven <strong>when they are set in the middle and just lightly golden on top<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip lining the baking dish with parchment paper or foil<\/strong>. This will make it really easy to lift the bars out in one piece before you slice them.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use a food processor or mixer to make the curst \u2013 just pulse all the ingredients together until crumbly.<\/li>\n<li>It is best to make lemon bars in a metal pan so the crust cooks and the filling sets. Glass pans do not conduct heat as well as metal.<\/li>\n<li>The best way to cut them cleanly is to remove the entire slab from the pan using the parchment or foil. Then spray the knife with some nonstick cooking spray, and wipe it clean between cuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-104556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-description=\"BEST Lemon Bars ever - this is an easy lemon bar recipe with a THICK shortbread crust. These are tart and sweet and perfect.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of lemon bars on a cooling rack, topped with powdered sugar. A fresh lemon is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-104556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lemon-bars-recipe-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-55865\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"55865\" data-servings=\"9\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-np---crazy-for-crust-food\"> <!-- .wprm-template-cfc-header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-template-cfc-body\">\n<div class=\"wprm-template-cfc-times\"><!-- .wprm-template-cfc-times__icon-container --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .wprm-template-cfc-times --><br \/>\n\t <!-- .wprm-template-cfc-meta --><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-186606279\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-186606279\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-55865-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"55865\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-8072 wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-55865-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line a 9\u00d79 or an 8\u00d78 pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-55865-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Make the crust by creaming the butter with a hand or a stand mixer (fitted with the paddle attachment) until smooth. Add powdered sugar, flour, and salt and mix slowly until the mixture is crumbly but sticks together when you press it between your fingers. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for about 13 minutes, or until it just starts to get a light golden brown around the edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-55865-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>While the crust is baking, whisk the eggs until beaten. Whisk in the sugar, lemon zest, salt, and lemon juice. Pour over hot crust, then continue to bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the mixture is no longer liquid in the center and it\u2019s lightly golden brown on top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-55865-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Cool completely before removing from pan. Remove foil, then dust with powdered sugar. Slice and serve, dusting with more powdered sugar as desired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\t  <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I recommend a stand mixer for the crust if you have one, if not, a hand mixer will work but it will take a bit of time to get it mixed. Make sure the mixture sticks together when you press it into the pan \u2013 and make sure it\u2019s pressed very well into a solid crust so there are no holes.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an eye on the bars while they bake. You want to pull them out of the oven <strong>when they are set in the middle and just lightly golden on top<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If your kitchen is warm, you can place the cooled bars (in the baking dish) in the <strong>refrigerator<\/strong> so they firm up. This will make it easier to get clean slices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Store them in the refrigerator<\/strong>\u00a0for up to four days in the refrigerator or <strong>you can freeze them<\/strong> for up to a month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">468<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">127<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">96<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">77<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">40<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">736<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #212121\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #212121\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #212121\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #212121\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tNutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate\n\t<\/p>\n<p> <!-- .wprm-template-cfc-nutrition-disclaimer --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .wprm-template-cfc-body --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"88972\" alt=\"crumble in bowl\" class=\"wp-image-88972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"88972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg\" alt=\"crumble in bowl\" class=\"wp-image-88972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"88974\" alt=\"crust pressed in pan lined with foil\" class=\"wp-image-88974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"88974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg\" alt=\"crust pressed in pan lined with foil\" class=\"wp-image-88974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.crazyforcrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-to-make-lemon-bars-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" 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It\u2019s a simple <strong>buttery shortbread crust <\/strong>that is easy to make. Many recipes have you bake the crust in a large baking dish, but I prefer a smaller 9\u00d79\u201d square one. That way you get <strong>thick lemon bars<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>You don\u2019t have to chill the dough<\/strong> \u2013 just mix it up, press it into the pan and bake it. No waiting! The crust is ready for the pan when the <strong>dough is crumbly<\/strong> but sticks together when you squeeze it.<\/li>\n<li>I <strong>partially bake the crust<\/strong> so that it\u2019s soft and buttery and crunchy once the bars are all done.<\/li>\n<li>The filling is so easy to make by just whisking all the ingredients together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon bars are done baking<\/strong> when the lemon filling is no longer liquid in the center and the bars are lightly golden on top.<\/li>\n<li>Cool the bars completely before slicing and serving. 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