Prepare a 9 by 9 inch pan with parchment paper, and preheat an oven to 180c (350f).
Make the crust: pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. If you don’t have a food processor on hand, place the crackers in a Ziplock bag and smash the crackers with a cup until fine crumbs form.
Into a small to medium mixing bowl, add the graham crackers crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix with a spoon until the crumbs are coated with butter.
Transfer the crumbs into a prepared 9 by 9 inch pan, pressing evenly and firmly into the pan.
Bake the crust in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 8 minutes. Keep an eye on the crust and make sure it doesn’t burn. Take the crust out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature while you make the filling.
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and kosher salt, and mix well with a whisk.
Add the lemon zest and mix well to release the lemon zest's natural oils and flavors.
Add the lemon juice, eggs, and mix with a whisk until well combined.
Pour the lemon mixture over the baked graham cracker crust. Bake in a 180c (350f) preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are set, and the middle is a bit jiggly.
Let them cool to room temperature, then transfer them to the fridge to cool and set for at least 4 hours.
Slice the bars into 16 slices or 9 large slices with a sharp knife. Top them with plenty of powdered sugar and serve!
Notes
For a smooth and creamy filling, make sure that you are using room-temperature ingredients. Before you begin to make this bar recipe, make sure that your eggs are at room temperature.
Don’t overbake the lemon bars to make sure they have a delicious and gooey custard texture.
Don't open the oven door before the bars are fully baked. Drastic changes in the temperature of the bars while baking can cause the bars to collapse or crack.
Line your baking pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking to your pan.
Use fresh, tart lemons for the filling. The acidity of fresh lemons will perfectly balance the sweetness of the bars.
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting. This prevents the filling from oozing out.
Dust the top with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation. The sugar also adds a lovely contrast to the tart filling.
Use fresh lemon juice. The key to a great lemon bar is the use of fresh, tart lemon juice. Avoid using bottled or concentrated lemon juice, as it can lack the depth of flavor you're looking for.