14 Lemon Bar Recipes That Pack a Punch of Sunshine in Every Bite
Craving something sweet, tangy, and totally uplifting? These 14 lemon bar recipes are like a burst of sunshine baked into every golden square. From classic powdered sugar-topped bars to creative twists with berries and shortbread crusts, each one delivers that perfect zingy balance of citrus and sweetness. Get ready to pucker up—in the best way possible.
Dairy Free Lemon Bars

Sometimes you want something sweet but you’re just not in the mood for chocolate. Look no further than these Dairy Free Lemon Bars. Tart and sweet, coming together in one gooey bite.
2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
These 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are perfect if you are craving something sweet, tangy, and oh-so-satisfying. The mix of the angel food cake and lemon pie filling will be transformed into a fantastic lemony dessert that is ready to be enjoyed with family and friends.
Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars
These Oatmeal Lemon Creme Bars are bound to be your new favorite! With a tart, yet sweet lemon filling and a streusel oatmeal topping, these are hard to put down!
Lemon Bars With Graham Cracker Crust
These lemon bars with graham cracker crust have a perfectly tart, sweet and creamy lemon filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. The perfect dessert for lemon lovers, these easy lemon squares are simple to make, and are great for picnics, bake sales, and more! They also happen to be gluten free and come with a dairy free option too!
Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars
Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars are the perfect antidote for our cold winter weather. Fresh as sunshine, and full of Vitamin C, these scrumptious lemon bars made with Meyer lemons are guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day.
Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
These simple lemon bars with shortbread crust are a bright, citrusy way to freshen up your dessert spread. A sweet yet tart treat, these are a hit at any spring or summer gathering.
Cranberry Lemon Bars
Triple layer cranberry lemon bars with citrusy lemon base, homemade cranberry jam filling and pillowy soft meringue. Topped with almond flakes for extra crunch and flavour!
Easy Lemon Bars
These Easy Lemon Bars have a buttery shortbread crust with a deliciously sweet and tart layer of gooey lemon curd made with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest baked on top! Dust them with a generous sprinkle of powdered sugar for a beautiful finish and you’ve got a dessert bar that is party ready in no time!
Blueberry Lemon Bars
Blueberry Lemon Bars are the ultimate dessert for all your spring and summer gatherings. Bursting with juicy sweet blueberries and the perfect amount of tangy lemon, it’s hard to eat just one!
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
Gluten free Lemon Bars are rich, refreshingly sweet, and slightly tart. A buttery shortbread crust is covered with luscious lemon filling & sprinkled with powdered sugar for the perfect lemon lovers’ dessert. It’s like a little lemon pie you can hold in your hand!
Keto Lemon Bars Recipe
Keto Lemon Bars are the perfect balance with a buttery almond flour crust then topped with a tangy sweet lemon filling! All the flavors we have grown to love about the classic lemon bars minus all the sugar. The best part about these keto lemon bars is that there is no need to pre-cook the filling or make a lemon curd! We have made this as simple as possible and still super delicious.
Glazed Lemon Bars
A perfect “shortbread-like” crust, sweet lemon center and a slightly tart lemon glaze make these Lemon Bars the BEST EVER!
Gluten Free Strawberry Lemon Bars
Gluten Free Strawberry Lemon Bars are the perfect sweet and tangy dessert to share with your friends and family this summer. Made with fresh lemon, strawberries and a gluten free buttery shortbread crust, these bars are everything you love about strawberry lemonade in a dessert!
Vegan Lemon Bars
These vegan lemon bars are creamy, chewy, and absolutely delicious – made with an oatmeal walnut crust and fresh lemons, they make the best lemon squares!