Description
These homemade lemonies are soft, chewy lemon dessert bars bursting with fresh citrus flavor. This easy lemonies recipe uses simple ingredients like lemon juice, zest, and butter to create a fudgy, rich treat that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Whether you’re craving a lemon blondie or a vibrant lemon bar, this recipe delivers sweet-tart perfection with every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar until combined.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
5. Fold in the flour until just combined; do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let the lemonies cool completely in the pan.
9. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
10. Spread glaze over cooled bars and let set before slicing into squares.
Notes
These bars are best served chilled for a denser texture.
Don’t skip the lemon zest—it adds a deeper citrus punch.
For a sweeter twist, try using Meyer lemons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 47mg