Description
Classic lemon bars are a sweet and tangy dessert with a buttery crust and a zesty lemon filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, sugar, and salt until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 8-inch square pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: classic lemon bars