Lemon Bars
July 30, 2024
Delicious sweet-tart bars sprinkled with just a touch of powdered sugar. A classic spring and summer dessert!
SERVINGS
36-48
PREP TIME
5 min
COOK TIME
45 min
Ingredients
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2cups flour
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1/2cup powdered sugar
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1cup unsalted butter
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1 1/2cups sugar
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1/4cup flour
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1teaspoon baking powder
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6tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1teaspoon lemon zest
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4eggs
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1tablespoon powdered sugar
Directions
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1
Combine 2 cups flour and ½ cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl.
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2
Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or fork) to make fine crumbs.
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3
Press mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan, pressing ½ inch up the sides.
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4
Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes, until just golden brown at edges.
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5
For filling, mix sugar, ¼ cup flour and baking powder; add lemon juice, lemon zest and eggs. Pour mixture over hot crust. Bake 20 additional minutes at 350 F. Cool completely.
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6
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.