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Lemon Bars

A recipe for lemon bars or squares made with fresh lemon juice and zest.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American Southern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Author Renee

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest from 1/2 lemon

For the filling and garnish:

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest from 1/2 lemon
  • Powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

For the crust:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom only of a 8- X 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, add all crust ingredients. Beat using an electic hand mixer on medium speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Spread and press down evenly. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes.

For the filling and garnish:

  1. While the crust is baking, make the filling. In a medium bowl, add all filling ingredients. Beat using an electric mixer on low speed until well combined and scraping down sides of the bowl as needed.
  2. Pour the filling over the partially baked crust. Contine baking until filling is set, about 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
  3. Cut into rectangle bars or squares and serve immediately. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for lemon bars or squares made with fresh lemon juice and zest.