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Lemon Bars

Deliciously tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery crust, perfect for dessert or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prepare the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until smooth.
  2. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the filling over the baked crust.
Bake and cool
  1. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons for juice and zest.

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