Lemon Bars
Deliciously tangy and sweet lemon bars with a buttery crust, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- (1/4 cups) powdered sugar
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
- (1/2 cups) granulated sugar
- (2) large eggs
- (1/4 cups) fresh lemon juice
- (1 tablespoon) lemon zest
- (1/2 teaspoons) baking powder
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
- additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
- 4
Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish to form the crust.
- 5
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- 7
Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven.
- 8
Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish.
- 10
Once cooled, dust the top with additional powdered sugar, slice into squares, and serve.
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