Sunburst Lemon Bars

Sweet lemon citrus filling with an almond flavored shortbread cookie crust. Topped with a tart lemon glaze. Everyone loves these Sunburst Lemon Bars and they couldn’t be easier to make!

Lemon cookies are delicious but these Sunburst Lemon Bars take “lemon love” to the next level. Each bite is like a little slice of heaven baked into an easy almond shortbread cookie crust and an ooey gooey citrus lemon pie center.


Lemon one of my favorite flavors to experiential with and when you try this lemon bar, you’ll understand why. These scrumptious citrus lemon pie bars are an early birthday present to myself and I couldn’t be happier to share this sunshine dessert.

If you’re a lemon fan, this citrus dessert bar recipe is for you. If you love shortbread cookies, then this recipe is for you and finally, if you enjoy simple recipes, this is the one for you! In a matter of minutes, these lemon pie bars come together. Plus, this recipe uses simple ingredients and the directions make this recipe so easy to prepare.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup packed almond paste

Filling

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup lemon juice about 2 lemons

Icing

• 1 cup powdered confectioners' sugar
• 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice or water

Instructions :

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Do not use foil for this recipe. If you don't have parchment paper to easily remove bars from pan after baking then proceed with an ungreased baking pan. 
2. In large bowl fit with a mixer, beat base ingredients on low speed until dough comes together. Press mixture evenly in bottom of a 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
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