Lemon Crumb Bars

These lemon crumb bars have a buttery shortbread crust, with a tart, tangy lemon filling, and a golden crumb topping.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature, divided
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice