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Tray of lemon bars

Lemon Bars

Alicia
Combining both lemon juice and zest and a generous topping of powdered sugar, these lemon bars hit the right balance of sweet and tart.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Brownies and Bars
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup salted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3 lemons
  • Zest from 1 lemon

Instructions
 

Make The Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, cream together the flour, butter, sugar, and salt.
  • Using your hands, press the dough into the bottom of a 9x13 pan, making it as even as possible.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or just until the edges get lightly browned.

Make The Filling

  • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
  • Add in the beaten eggs and stir well.
  • Add lemon juice and zest and stir just until combined.
  • Pour filling onto warm crust.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Pull it from the oven when the center no longer jiggles when given a little shake.
  • Cool for 1 to 2 hours on the counter, then move them to the fridge and chill another 2 hours before cutting.
  • Cut and top with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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