Pioneer Woman Lemon Bars Recipe
These Pioneer Woman Lemon Bars feature a buttery, tender crust topped with a tangy, sweet lemon filling, perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack. With simple, classic ingredients, this recipe yields bright, zesty bars that balance sweetness and citrus flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes plus chilling time
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the lemon filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–5 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly to ensure easy removal of the bars.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt, mixing just until combined and forming a dough.
- Bake the crust: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until it is lightly golden and set.
- Prepare the lemon filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together 4 large eggs and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar in a bowl until well combined. Add ¼ cup all-purpose flour and whisk again to avoid lumps. Stir in 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and the zest of 2 lemons, mixing until smooth.
- Bake with the filling: Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot crust. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the middle.
- Cool and dust: Allow the lemon bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus flavor.
- Make sure the crust is gently golden before adding the filling to avoid a soggy base.
- Chilling before cutting helps the bars cut more cleanly.
- You can adjust the sugar in the filling slightly to taste, depending on the tartness of your lemons.
- Store lemon bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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