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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Super easy lemon bars with icing. A gluten-free dessert with a dairy-free option.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, lemon dessert bars, lemon bars, gluten-free lemon bars, lemon bars with icing, dairy-free,
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Gluten-free baking blend that includes Xanthan gum or Guar gum. Guar gum for Low FODMAP
  • 1 cup Granulated or beet sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 lg eggs
  • 1/2 cup or 1 cube salted butter ~ slightly melted
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add gluten-free baking blend, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Partially melt the butter or butter substitute in the microwave.
  • Add eggs, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and zest and mix well.
  • Add wet mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean testing the center of the lemon bars.
  • Remove bars from oven and cool to room temperature.
  • Combine powdered sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Spread lemon icing over cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg