These Easy Lemon Bars are a family favorite, perfect for Memorial Day! The recipe includes a delicious crust made from flour, powdered sugar, and butter, topped with a tangy lemon filling featuring eggs, sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
1: Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.
2: In a bowl, mix together 1.5 cups of flour, 0.5 cup of powdered sugar, and 1.5 sticks of softened butter to create the crust.
3: Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and bake until lightly golden.
4: In another bowl, combine 4 eggs, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice, 0.5 cup of flour, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
5: Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven to bake until set.
6: Let cool before slicing into bars and serving.
