Seriously Lemony Lemon Bars
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
30 squares
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Seriously Lemony Lemon Bars
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No matter what the time of year, we could all use a bright citrusy boost every now and again. Enter these extra-lemony lemon bars - packed with gumption and vitamin C to ward off all that scurvy, me hearties.
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
For the lemon layer:
- 5 lemons peeled with a sharp vegetable peeler (avoid the white pith)
- 2 3/4 cups sugar divided
- 6 eggs extra-large, room temperature
- 1 cup lemon juice strained (about 5-6 large lemons)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- confectioners’ sugar for dusting
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet with parchment. Lightly butter the parchment.
For the crust:
- Cream the butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. It should look a few shades lighter than when you began. With the mixer on low, add the flour until just mixed.
- Sprinkle tablespoon-sized chunks of dough all over the bottom on the pan and then press down to flatten and even it into the bottom, building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides. Chill for at least 20 minutes. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.
For the lemon layer:
- In a food processor, combine all of the lemon peel and one cup of sugar. Process until completely combined, scraping down the bowl and pulsing a few more times until you can’t see anymore bits of peel. (if you don’t want to use a food processor, you could zest the lemons with a microplane and just add it to the sugar. It won’t be quite as lemony but will still be good).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the processed lemon zest/sugar, the remaining 1- 3/4 cup sugar, eggs, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until filling is just set. Let cool to room temperature.
- Cut into 1″ squares (or whatever size bars you like) and dust the lemon bars generously with confectioners’ sugar. If the sugar melts on top, just re-dust it and it will stay.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
241IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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