Easy Lemon Bars Recipe
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Easy Lemon Bars Recipe
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Packed with tart lemon flavor, these Lemon Bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a bright and zingy lemon filling.
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Ingredients
For The Crust:
- 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For The Filling:
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 egg at room temperature
- ⅔ cup lemon juice about 6 lemons, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon 2-3 small lemons, zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm and golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 and 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs, lemon juice and zest. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until filling is set and not jiggly. Allow to cool at room temperature, in the pan on a wire rack. When cooled, transfer pan to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours before cutting. Dust with confectioners sugar before cutting if desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days.
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