Description
Delightful lemon bars with a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix the crust ingredients: Combine flour and powdered sugar, add softened butter, and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes.
- Make the lemon filling by whisking together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and baking powder.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake again for an additional 20 minutes until set.
- Cool in the dish, then dust with powdered sugar before cutting into squares.
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Can enhance with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg