Desserts

Lemon Bars

Name: Lemon Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling); 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; Powdered sugar for dusting

A buttery shortbread crust under a bright, tangy lemon layer.

20mPrep

45mCook

1h 5mTotal

16Serves

Steps

Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
Mix the butter, powdered sugar and 2 cups flour, press into the pan and bake 20 minutes.
Whisk the eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon juice and zest.
Pour over the hot crust and bake 22 to 25 minutes until set.
Cool completely, chill 1 hour, dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

Keeping and reheating

Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days unless the recipe uses cream or fresh fruit; then refrigerate.

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