Brown Butter Lemon Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These brown butter lemon bars are my go to when I want something elegant but honestly super easy to pull together. The whole thing takes just about an hour from start to finish, which makes them perfect for unexpected guests or when you're craving something sweet without spending all day in the kitchen. I love using fresh lemon juice and zest because it brightens everything up, and lemons are packed with vitamin C to give your immune system a little boost. The nuttiness from browning the butter takes these bars to another level, and I promise you'll have everyone asking for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 150butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2eggs
- 120 mllemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 20 gzest(freshly grated)
- 100unsalted butter(melted)
- 50 gpowdered sugar
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20cm square baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: Non-stick paper helps prevent the bars from sticking.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 3
Remove the brown butter from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to evenly distribute the mixture.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 7
In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk until smooth.
- 8
Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 9
Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Tip: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 10
Allow the bars to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Tip: You can also dust with confectioner's sugar for a more decorative finish.
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