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Lemon crumble bar dusted with powdered sugar on a marble surface.
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Lemon Crumble Bars

Not going to lie, but these are the BEST lemon bars you will ever taste. They are perfectly tangy and sweet with the right hint of lemony flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

Lemon Filling

  • 4 large Eggs
  • 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Crumble Topping

  • cups Flour
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 baking dish or pan.
  • Mix the 2 cups flour, butter, and 1/2 sugar and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish or pan. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the eggs slightly and add in the lemon juice, 2 cups sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, and baking powder. Whisk the ingredients to fully combine and pour over the crust.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/3 cup sugar. Cut 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. Use your hand to work in the butter pieces, until large clumps begin to form. Sprinkle on top of the lemon mixture.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the center of the bars is slightly firm to touch. Once cooled completely sprinkle the top with powdered sugar.

Notes

If you’re making this for a smaller crowd then split the entire list of ingredients in half.
To make the “original” version of this recipe then remove the crumble and just sprinkle the tops of the bars with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg