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lemon bars with powdered sugar

The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Lemon Bars with Powdered Sugar

Classic lemon bars with powdered sugar feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with tangy, creamy lemon filling and finished with a sweet dusting of powdered sugar. These bakery-style bars are perfect for any occasion and easier to make than you think!

  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (including cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: lemon bars, lemon bars with powdered sugar, lemon dessert bars, lemon squares, easy lemon bars, homemade lemon bars, shortbread lemon bars, classic lemon bars

Ingredients

  • Shortbread Crust: flour, powdered sugar, salt, butter, vanilla
  • Lemon Filling: eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, baking powder, salt
  • Topping: powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and prepare pan with parchment paper
  • Make and press shortbread crust into pan
  • Pre-bake crust until golden
  • Prepare lemon filling while crust bakes
  • Pour filling over hot crust
  • Bake until just set with slight jiggle
  • Cool and refrigerate minimum 3 hours
  • Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
  • Don’t overbake the filling—slight jiggle is perfect
  • Chill completely before cutting for cleanest edges
  • Dust with powdered sugar just before serving
  • Bars freeze well for up to 3 months
  • Author: Emy Hayer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourrecipesguide.com/2026/01/28/lemon-bars-with-powdered-sugar/