Spring is here and summer is just around the corner! There’s nothing better then refreshing lemon on hot days. I have been making these Lemon Bars for over 40 years and they’ve never disappointed! I can’t give credit to whom it belongs, but my whole family thanks them! You will, too. In under an hour, you can be serving these super easy and so delicious treats!
![Lemon Bars are easy, refreshing and delicious.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sistersfolly.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lemon-Bars-000-1.png?resize=241%2C300)
Lemon Bars
2 ¼ c all-purpose flour
1 c butter (room temperature)
½ c powdered sugar (plus a little more for sprinkling)
4 eggs (room temperature)
2 c sugar
¼ tsp salt
5 Tbls lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 tsp baking powder
9 x 13 glass dish (rectangular)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In bowl, add 2 c flour, butter and powdered sugar.
![In a bowl, add flour, powdered sugar and butter.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sistersfolly.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lemon-Bars-001-1.png?resize=238%2C300)
Cut with fork or pastry cutter until it’s crumbly.
![To make the crust, just fork or cut the flour, butter and powder sugar until crumbly.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sistersfolly.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lemon-Bars-002-1.png?resize=237%2C300)
Press into an ungreased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the crust is baking, whip eggs lightly with a fork. Add sugar, salt and lemon juice. Mix well. Stir in remaining ¼ flour and baking powder.
![Lemon Bars are so simple! Whip eggs, sugar, salt, lemon juice, flour and baking powder for the delicious filling.](https://i0.wp.com/www.sistersfolly.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lemon-Bars-003-1.png?resize=239%2C300)
Pour onto the hot crust. Bake 25 minutes.
When cool, sprinkle with powder sugar and cut into squares. Serve. They’re best when cold.
![Lemon Bars are best served cold!](https://i0.wp.com/www.sistersfolly.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Lemon-Bars-004-1.png?resize=240%2C300)
You can refrigerate or even freeze any leftovers, but I seriously doubt there will be any!