Lemon Bars
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Lemon Bars
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This EASY Lemon Bars recipe has just the right ratio of buttery shortbread crust and creamy lemon curd filling. They are made with fresh ingredients and always a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 1/2 cup butter , room temp
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Dash of Salt
Lemon Filling:
- 2 large lemons , zested
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of an 8'' pan with parchment paper, or grease with cooking spray and set aside.
- Shortbread Crust: In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add the flour and salt and mix on low speed, just until combined.
- Bake Crust: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Lemon filling: Mix lemon zest and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, flour, baking powder, and eggs. Mix until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake lemon bars at 350 degrees F for 35-40 more minutes, or until the filling has set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before cutting and serving. Store lemon bars in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Make this old fashioned lemon squares recipe up to 2 days in advance. Allow to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow lemon squares to cool completely before covering and freezing for up to 3 months.
- To make in a 9x13 inch pan, double the recipe
Nutrition Information
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Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
441IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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