Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

A burst of citrus makes these gluten-free bars perfect for spring. Layered inside a homemade shortbread crust is a velvety-smooth, lemon-infused filling. Topped with a sprinkle of sifted powdered sugar and fresh lemon slices, they’re an aesthetically pleasing treat that’s ideal for sharing!

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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients

Crust

• 3 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened at room temp.
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar sifted

Filling

• ¾ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. lemon extract or lemon zest
• 6 large eggs room temp.
• 2 ½ cups cane sugar
• 1 cup King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
• 1 tsp. arrowroot starch

Topping

• Lemon slices
• Powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

Crust

1. Lightly grease an 8x8-in. baking pan with butter. Set a sheet of parchment paper onto the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter, flour and powdered sugar until shortbread dough forms. Note: Dough should be easy to press together with fingers when ready.
3. Transfer dough to prepared pan, pressing it down and spreading out evenly. Freeze or refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes to chill.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove crust from refrigerator and bake for 5-10 minutes or until it's slightly golden brown. Remove and cool.

Filling

1. In bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, flour and arrowroot starch. Whisk until combined and smooth.
2. Pour filling into the slightly cooled crust. Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is almost set and center jiggles a little.
3. Remove from oven and allow lemon bars to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate to chill and set for at least 1 hour or overnight, if possible.

Topping

1. When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares using a well-sharpened knife.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 102mg34%

Sodium 33mg1%

Potassium 62mg2%

Carbohydrates 76g25%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 47g52%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 356IU7%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.