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Lemon Bars

These perfect Lemon Bars have just the right amount of citrus flavor and are topped on a buttery crust! Easy to make and the best dessert recipe for spring! 
Cuisine American
Keyword bars, dessert, lemon, lemon bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
chilling tie 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 15 Bars
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the lemon filling:

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • powdered sugar optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line a 9x13 pan and set aside. 

For the crust:

  • Cream the butter with the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer using the paddle attachment. This should take 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed.  
  • Press into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

For the filling:

  • While the crust is cooling, whisk together the sugar, flour, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. 
  • Pour over the crust and bake and additional 20 minutes or until the custard is set. 
  • Refrigerate until chilled, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 15Bars