Description
Delightful lemon bars featuring a buttery crust and bright, tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Cut in the softened unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and then add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Mix all these ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the hot crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly firm.
- Cool in the baking dish, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
Lemon bars are best served chilled or at room temperature. For added flair, garnish with fresh mint or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, easy recipe, lemon dessert, baked goods