Name: Lemon Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 125 g); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 g); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (about 113 g); 2 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 g); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 120 ml, 2–3 lemons); Zest of 1 lemon; Powdered sugar, for dusting (about 1–2 tablespoons or to taste)

Description

A delightful recipe for lemon bars with a buttery short crust and tangy lemon filling, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour (about 125 g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 g)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (about 113 g)
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar (about 200 g)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 16 g)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 120 ml, 2–3 lemons)
Zest of 1 lemon
Powdered sugar, for dusting (about 1–2 tablespoons or to taste)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan and line with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Make the crust: In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Pour in 1/2 cup melted butter and stir until a sandy dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of prepared pan.
Bake crust for 18–25 minutes, or until edges turn a light golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly (3–5 minutes).
While crust bakes, whisk the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 2 tbsp flour, baking powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk until fully combined.
Pour filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake an additional 15–22 minutes, until the filling is set but still has a slight jiggle in the center.
Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate 1–2 hours for the filling to firm up for cleaner slicing. Dust generously with powdered sugar before cutting.
Slice into 12 bars using a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for tidy squares.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and avoid overmixing the filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 223
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 30mg
Fat: 8.6g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 2.3g
Cholesterol: 30mg