Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

Tangy and sweet buttery lemon bars with a tender shortbread crust and silky custard filling.

⏱ 45 minServes 16American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Mix 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and butter until crumbly, then press into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  3. 3Whisk together eggs, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  4. 4Pour filling over warm crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. 5Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar and cut into squares.

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