Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and flour in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth and thoroughly combined. Pour this filling over the pre-baked crust once it’s out of the oven.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed around the edges. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold for a flaky crust.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best citrus flavor.
- Let the lemon bars cool completely to allow the filling to set properly.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg