Description
A tangy and delicious lemon bar recipe that’s sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and flour in a medium bowl until well-combined.
- Incorporate the lemon juice and zest, and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the lemon filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar and slice into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding culinary lavender, blueberries, or ginger to the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon bars, dessert, baking, citrus dessert, sweet treat