Basic LEMON BARS | Old-Fashioned LEMON GLAZED SQUARES | DIY Dessert Recipe

Moist LEMON BARS made with fresh lemons!! A perfect LEMON DESSERT for the LEMON lovers!! Simple and easy to make with just one bowl and a whisk!! Recipe below...

LEMON BARS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly oil an 8" by 8" baking dish. Set aside.

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil, or substitute with canola oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

GLAZE LEMON TOPPING:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar

1. In a large bowl whisk egg. Add vegetable oil. Whisk for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and whisk an additional 30 seconds. Add sugar. Whisk an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into lemon mixture. Whisk for 1 minutes, or until smooth and well blended.
3. Add to prepare baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted come out clean.
4. Cool for 20-30 minutes, before adding LEMON GLAZE topping.

LEMON GLAZE TOPPING:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth in texture.
2. Pour evenly oven baked lemon bars. Zest lemon on top of glaze for ultimate lemon flavor, optional.
3. Store at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer, uncovered, for glaze to form a crust, before serving.

TIPS: Store in an airtight container up to 2 days, covered.

~~ENJOY your homemade LEMON BARS/SQUARES~~~