lemon bars
Tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.75 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, combine flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and flour. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Pour filling over the hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.